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- U.S. government, Puerto Rico in tug of war over artifact
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO The lady carved on the ancient rock is squatting, with froglike legs sticking out to each side. Her decapitated head is dangling to the right. That's how she had been, perfectly preserved, for up to 800 years, until the U.S. Army
- Action Alert: Honduran Garifuna Community Threatened
Santos Feliciano Aguilar lvares was abducted, beaten and threatened with death on 5 June by up to 10 men, allegedly private security guards working for a local real estate company in San Juan. Santos Feliciano Aguilar lvares is a member of the
- Guantanamo judge orders separate hearings for 9/11 defendants
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A U.S. military judge Tuesday ordered separate hearings Tuesday for five men accused in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, responding to complaints the attacks' alleged mastermind intimidated others, defence lawyers said. Judge Ralph
- St. Kitts Ponders Request for Bombing Range
Prime Min Denzil Douglas of Caribbean island nation of St Kitts and Nevis says he is considering request from members of United States Congress to provide American military with alternative to disputed bombing range on island of Vieques in Puerto Rico
- McConaughey robbed in Nicaragua
The movie star was reportedly carried drunk from a bar in San Juan Del Sur after standing on tables asking patrons to help him find his missing flip-flops - and then allegedly passing out. His bar pals took him back to his hotel room and put him to bed
- Interbike to Stay in Vegas
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN)-After two years of collecting potential host city data and retailer, manufacturer and industry partner feedback, Interbike management has announced the trade show will remain in Las Vegas, and that they are currently
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Populated for centuries by aboriginal peoples, the island was claimed by the Spanish Crown in 1493 following COLUMBUS' second voyage to the Americas. In 1898, after 400 years of colonial rule that saw the indigenous population nearly exterminated and African slave labor introduced, Puerto Rico was ceded to the US as a result of the Spanish-American War. Puerto Ricans were granted US citizenship in 1917. Popularly-elected governors have served since 1948. In 1952, a constitution was enacted providing for internal self government. In plebiscites held in 1967, 1993, and 1998, voters chose not to alter the existing political status.
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AFP - Barack Obama's presidential campaign has recently increased its efforts to reach Latino voters by appointing two veteran operatives to key outreach positions.
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