Puerto Rico News » Loiza News Puerto Rico » Loiza: In Puerto Rico, a mostly Black town sees its own past in the death of George Floyd
As evening fell over Puerto Rico, hundreds gathered at a vigil for George Floyd on June 1st in Loíza, a coastal town home to one of the island’s largest Black communities. Crowds congregated at el ...
News Puerto Rico » Loiza: ‘This is chaos’: Water emergency in Puerto Rico leaves some desperate
For the past year, San Juan and surrounding areas have faced increased water interruptions and low water pressure.
News Puerto Rico » Loiza: In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours
The scramble to find water is a daily survival routine for residents in Puerto Rico due to widespread service interruptions and extreme drought.
News Puerto Rico » Loiza: Black History In Loíza: The Seaside Town In Puerto Rico With The Largest Concentration Of African Descendants
If you're looking for an escape this winter that's easily accessible, has tropical weather, amazing food, and rich Black history and culture, look no further than Puerto Rico. Immerse yourself in ...
News Puerto Rico » Loiza: Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures as record dry conditions persist
Puerto Rico has implemented water-rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the U.S. territory with no relief in sight.
News Puerto Rico » Loiza: The seaside city of Loíza is the hub for African culture and tradition in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s melting pot of Spanish, Taino and African roots is evident in every aspect of the country. However, the island’s rich Afro-Puerto Rican heritage and connection to Africa are highly ...
News Puerto Rico » Loiza: Black Abundance Thrives In The Puerto Rican Community Of Loiza
Just weeks ago, MADAMENOIRE took to the San Juan, Santurce, and more importantly, Loiza streets to absorb Puerto Rico’s rich culture and its native people. These same gorgeous streets have been sorely ...
News Puerto Rico » Loiza: “Nothing Looks Like It Was Before”: Enduring Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
Around the crack of dawn on Wednesday, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico’s southeastern coast, as a Category 4 storm. Maria—which arrived only days after Hurricane Irma narrowly avoided the ...
News Puerto Rico » Loiza: I've visited over 25 islands in the Caribbean, and this 1 is still my favorite
Puerto Rico brings together spectacular beaches, a vibrant cultural scene, exciting restaurants, and memorable places to stay.