Puerto Rico

  • ‘They believe we’re criminals’: Black Puerto Ricans say they’re police target

    ‘They believe we’re criminals’: Black Puerto Ricans say they’re police target

    Oct 14, 2019 10:14

    Puerto Rico’s Police Department has been under federally mandated reform since 2012, after accusations of unlawful searches, excessive force, corruption and other failures of leadership. One of the areas of compliance for the department includes nondiscrimination and equal protection under the law.

  • Puerto Rican governor steps down as political crisis escalates

    Puerto Rican governor steps down as political crisis escalates

    Aug 09, 2019 15:15

    On Friday August 2, demonstrators once again filled the streets outside of Puerto Rico’s governor’s residence, called the "Fortress,” to celebrate the ouster of Governor Ricardo Rosselló and oppose the installation of his successor. One of the many signs read, “You bring corruption, the people, revolution.”