Danica Coto, The Associated Press

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Puerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Puerto Rico's governor came under fire Tuesday as her pledge to support the investment of millions of federal dollars in solar projects across the U.S. territory appeared to fade.

Americans in Puerto Rico can't vote for US president. Their anger at Trump is shaping the race

Americans in Puerto Rico can't vote for US president. Their anger at Trump is shaping the race

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- A comic calling Puerto Rico garbage before a packed Donald Trump rally in New York was the latest humiliation for an island territory that has long suffered from mistreatment, residents said Monday in expressions of fury that could affect the presidential election.

Puerto Rico bristles after a US comedian calls it 'a floating island of garbage' at a Trump rally

Puerto Rico bristles after a US comedian calls it 'a floating island of garbage' at a Trump rally

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- A comic calling Puerto Rico garbage before a packed Donald Trump rally in New York was the latest humiliation for an island territory that has long suffered from mistreatment, residents said Monday in expressions of fury that could affect the presidential election.

Puerto Rico finalizes details of upcoming referendum on political status amid criticism over cost

Puerto Rico finalizes details of upcoming referendum on political status amid criticism over cost

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Plans to hold a nonbinding referendum on Puerto Rico's political status came under scrutiny Wednesday for its multimillion-dollar cost as election officials announced the order and description of choices on the upcoming ballot.

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi concedes defeat in surprise primary upset by Jenniffer Gonzalez

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi concedes defeat in surprise primary upset by Jenniffer Gonzalez

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Puerto Rico congressional representative Jenniffer Gonzalez defeated Gov. Pedro Pierluisi in a surprise upset during a primary election held Sunday by their pro-statehood party.

Puerto Rico Rep. Jesus Manuel Ortiz wins gubernatorial primary. Pro-statehood party still undecided

Puerto Rico Rep. Jesus Manuel Ortiz wins gubernatorial primary. Pro-statehood party still undecided

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Puerto Rico Rep. Jesus Manuel Ortiz defeated Sen. Juan Zaragoza in a gubernatorial primary held Sunday by their Popular Democratic Party, which seeks a return to power in the upcoming general elections.

Puerto Rico's 2 biggest parties hold primaries as governor seeks 2nd term and voters demand change

Puerto Rico's 2 biggest parties hold primaries as governor seeks 2nd term and voters demand change

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- The future of Puerto Rico's political status and its rebounding but fragile economy are at the center of fiery debates as the island's two biggest political parties hold contentious gubernatorial primaries on Sunday.

Puerto Rico's two biggest parties hold primaries as governor seeks 2nd term and voters demand change

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- The future of Puerto Rico's political status and its rebounding but fragile economy are at the center of fiery debates as the island's two biggest political parties hold contentious gubernatorial primaries on Sunday.