Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard after thousands of homes were left ...

There are around 5.8 million people of Puerto Rican origin living in the U.S., according to 2021 census data. Here, a Newsweek map shows the Puerto Rican population in every state.

Puerto Rico’s government is suing a private power company, claiming it is responsible for damages to appliances caused by ...

Whether the territory becomes a state remains a divisive topic on the island. Puerto Rico’s territorial status has been a topic of conversation among residents on the island for decades. “It's ...