Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s Act 22 tax break draws backlash as critics link it to displacement and rising housing costs
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Puerto Rico’s investor tax incentive known as Act 22—later folded into the island’s broader Act 60 incentives code—has become a flashpoint in debates over housing affordability and displacement, as critics argue the program helps wealthy newcomers reduce their U.S. tax bills while intensifying local pressures on rents and real estate.
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García released her 10th studio album, Puerta Abierta, on April 9 under 502 Records. The 11-track set explores themes of identity, resilience, and self-discovery through conversations with her inner child, featuring collaborations with artists like Juan Luis Guerra and Nathy Peluso. García shared insights into five key tracks in an interview with Billboard Español.
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In Will Trent season 4 episode 11, the titular agent confronts James Ulster's estranged daughter, Adelaide, during a trip to Puerto Rico. Ramón Rodríguez, who directed the episode, spoke to TVLine about the plot twist and its impact on Will's psyche and family ties. The episode sets up ongoing storylines involving Will's missing uncle Antonio.
Ricky Martin has celebrated Bad Bunny's historic Grammy wins with an emotional open letter published in a Puerto Rican newspaper. The letter highlights the cultural significance of Bad Bunny's success as the first artist to win album of the year with a fully Spanish-language album. Martin commended his fellow Puerto Rican for staying true to his roots amid global fame.
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Puerto Rico's Cangrejeros de Santurce edged out Mexico Verde's Tomateros de Culiacan 5-4 in the opening game of the 2026 Caribbean Series on February 2. Yohandry Morales hit a crucial two-run homer, while Rubén Castro delivered the walk-off hit to secure the victory. The tournament, hosted in Guadalajara, Mexico, features five teams in a round-robin format amid recent controversy over its relocation.
During his concert at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, Bad Bunny paused the show to pay an emotional tribute to Rafael Ithier and Papo Rosario, key figures of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, who recently passed away. The artist dedicated words to their families and highlighted their legacy in salsa and Puerto Rican musical identity. The homage featured a performance of 'NUEVAYoL', which samples a classic by the orchestra.
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Genera PR has started construction on a 52-megawatt battery energy storage system at the Cambalache Power Plant in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The $109.5 million project, funded by federal grants, uses Tesla Megapack technology to bolster the island's grid resilience. It forms part of a larger initiative to install 430 MW of storage across multiple sites.