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Puerto Rico in $2.57 bln airport privatization - Reuters






Puerto Rico in $2.57 bln airport privatization
Reuters
July 19 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's government selected Aerostar Airport Holdings LLC to run its Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, the largest in the Caribbean, Gov. Luis Fortuno said on Thursday. The deal is worth $2.57 billion and calls for ...

 

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Aerostar lands $2.6B PR airport deal

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Puerto Rico in $2.57 bln airport privatization

July 19 | Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:30pm IST
July 19 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's government selected Aerostar Airport Holdings LLC to run its Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, the largest in the Caribbean, Gov. Luis Fortuno said on Thursday.
The deal is worth $2.57 billion and calls for Aerostar, which is made up of Aeroportuario del Sureste, an operator of nine airports in Mexico, and Highstar Capital, which has made investments in Baltimore and London, to run the airport for 40 years.
"This offer beat everyone's expectations," Fortuno said.

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Aerostar is expected to enter into a 40-year lease agreement for the airport with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority. Pursuant to the terms of its bid, Aerostar Airport Holdings will make an upfront payment of approximately $615 million to the Puerto Rico ...

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Mayita pide que se transfiera el aeropuerto Mercedita


Mayita pide que se transfiera el aeropuerto Mercedita
Mayita pide que se transfiera el aeropuerto Mercedita 19 de julio de 2012 08:44 a.m. La alcaldesa de Ponce, María “Mayita”Meléndez Altieri, solicitó al gobernador de Puerto Rico Luis Fortuño, que firme el proyecto de ley 405 que propone transferir, incluyendo la propiedad y presupues... 07/19/12 08:44 a.m. Mayita pide que se transfiera el aeropuerto Merced... 78 08:44 am Mayita pide que se transfiera ... Contrato en la AEE subió de $163.7 millo... 1213 2128 3229 2452 This post has been generated by Page2RSS
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Take a walk through the streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico to explore its history and sample the local cuisine.
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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's Beach Day With Samuel, Violet, and Seraphina

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The latest New York Times/CBS News poll shows the race between President Obama and Mitt Romney to be essentially tied, with 45 percent saying they'd vote for Mr. Romney and 43 percent for Mr. Obama, within the margin of error. Declining confidence in the nation’s economy appears to be undercutting key areas of support for Mr. Obama.

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Economic Fears Hurting Obama, Poll Indicates
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Some 39 percent now say they approve of the way the president is handling the economy, and 55 percent say they disapprove.

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Puerto Rico seeks US help to fight crime, drugs


Puerto Rico seeks US help to fight crime, drugs
Saturday, July 14, 2012Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico seeks US help to fight crime, drugsPuerto Rico's governor is meeting with U.S. officials including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to discuss ways to better fight crime and drug trafficking across the Caribbean island.Gov. Luis Fortuno said Friday that the meetings are aimed at cracking down on an increase in the smuggling of drugs and illegal weapons.Puerto Rico has repeatedly sought the help of U.S. authorities to prosecute cases at a federal level. The territory's government requested more federal agents and an increase in funds during a U.S. congressional hearing earlier this month.The U.S. territory reported a record 1,117 homicides last year. Click here for link to source

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Twenty Individuals Charged in Puerto Rico with Making False Statements in ...
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... jury returned a 45-count indictment charging 20 individuals with making false statements in loan applications, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering, announced United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico Rosa Emilia Rodríguez ...
20 people accused in Puerto Rico of engaging in $1.4 million federal loan ...Victoria Times Colonist

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Moody's cuts $16 bln of Puerto Rico debt
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July 18 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday cut its credit ratings on $16 billion of Puerto Rico's sales-tax debt, saying the Caribbean island's weak economy will generate softer than expected sales-tax revenue. The U.S. credit rating ...







Mexico's Aerostar wins bid to operate Puerto Rico's main intl airport
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Mexican company that operates the Cancun airport has won a concession to run the main international airport in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan. Aerostar Airport Holdings says it will enter into a 40-year lease ...







ASUR, Highstar Capital Win Bid To Be Private Operator Of Luiz Munoz Marin ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Aerostar is expected to enter into a 40-year lease agreement for the airport with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority. Pursuant to the terms of its bid, Aerostar Airport Holdings will make an upfront payment of approximately $615 million to the Puerto Rico ...

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Puerto Rico: Strong Support for Land and Agriculture
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Dozens of people gathered in front of La Fortaleza [the governor's mansion] in San Juan on July 11 to demonstrate in support of the lands of the Agricultural Research Station, which belongs to the College of Agricultural Science of the University of ...


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Twenty Individuals Charged in Puerto Rico with Making False Statements in ...
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... jury returned a 45-count indictment charging 20 individuals with making false statements in loan applications, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering, announced United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico Rosa Emilia Rodríguez ...
20 people accused in Puerto Rico of engaging in $1.4 million federal loan ...Victoria Times Colonist

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Moody's cuts $16 bln of Puerto Rico debt
Reuters
July 18 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday cut its credit ratings on $16 billion of Puerto Rico's sales-tax debt, saying the Caribbean island's weak economy will generate softer than expected sales-tax revenue. The U.S. credit rating ...

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Mexico's Aerostar wins bid to operate Puerto Rico's main intl airport
Washington Post
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Mexican company that operates the Cancun airport has won a concession to run the main international airport in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan. Aerostar Airport Holdings says it will enter into a 40-year lease ...

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Puerto Rico's government selected Aerostar Airport Holdings LLC to run its Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, the largest in the Caribbean, Gov.







Puerto Rico: Strong Support for Land and Agriculture
Global Voices Online
Dozens of people gathered in front of La Fortaleza [the governor's mansion] in San Juan on July 11 to demonstrate in support of the lands of the Agricultural Research Station, which belongs to the College of Agricultural Science of the University of ...

via Global Voices » Puerto Rico (U.S.) by Alan Bailey on 7/19/12
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Dozens of people gathered in front of La Fortaleza [the governor's mansion] in San Juan on July 11 to demonstrate in support of the lands of the Agricultural Research Station, which belongs to the College of Agricultural Science of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), as part of the Mayagüez campus. The demonstration, organized by the Coalition in Support of Research Stations and Agricultural Reserves (CODERA) and the Agricultural Rescue Front (FRA), was demanding that the governor, Luis Fortuño, veto the recently approved bill that orders the UPR to transfer, at no cost, around 50 acres of the Agricultural Research Station to the municipality of Gurabo, where it is located.
The lands that the UPR are ordered to transfer to the municipality of Gurabo are considered among the best agricultural lands of Puerto Rico. The first organic farm to be established in the country and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is on the land, where much research is currently being done on the best methods of cultivation and prevention of plagues. In exchange for granting land to the municipality of Gurabo, unsuitable land located in floodplains would be transferred to the Agricultural Research Station. The mayor of Gurabo, Víctor M. Díaz, wants to use the lands of the research station for several infrastructure projects, among them a hospital, a public housing project, and a school.
The demonstration took place in Old San Juan in front of La Fortaleza, the executive mansion of Puerto Rico. Photo by Christopher Torres Lugo. Courtesy of UPR Students Reporting. Used with permission.
United behind the demands of CODERA were various civic organizations, such as the Sierra Club, the General Council of Students of the Río Piedras Campus, and the recently formed Worker's People Party.
Currently, very little of the food that is consumed in Puerto Rico is also produced in the country. More than 85% of the food is imported, which means that the island is in a position of almost total dependence for its food supply. Along with this, it must be added that between 2002 and 2005 Puerto Rico lost 20% of its already scarce agricultural lands. Some experts, like the agriculturist Ián Pagán Roig, have warned of the implications for the country:
Los precios de alimentos han alcanzado picos históricos en los últimos 2 años. Tan reciente como en abril, el Banco Mundial reportó un aumento de 8% de los precios de los alimentos. La crisis alimentaria mundial está causando hambre y estragos en el planeta. Tan solo en la región Sahel en África alrededor de 17 millones de personas están sufriendo de hambruna a causa de la crisis alimentaria desencadenada por los altos precios de los alimentos y el cambio climático, según informa el Banco Mundial. Este panorama pone en especial peligro a Puerto Rico de sufrir de los estragos de la crisis alimentaria si no actuamos y defendemos las tierras agrícolas que quedan y potenciamos la agricultura local. La posibilidad de sufrir hambre en Puerto Rico es real y más probable de lo que todos creemos cuando dependemos de más de un 85% de importaciones del extranjero para nuestro sustento alimentario. No estamos en posición de perder ni una cuerda más de terreno agrícola. Cada espacio protegido para la agricultura representa la seguridad de un plato de comida para nuestro pueblo y las futuras generaciones.
The price of food has reached historic peaks in the last 2 years. As recently as April, the World Bank reported an 8% increase in the price of food. The global food crisis is causing hunger and havoc on the planet. In the Sahara region of Africa alone around 17 million people are suffering from famine because of the food crisis triggered by the high prices of food and climate change, according to the World Bank. This outlook puts Puerto Rico in particular risk of suffering from the devastation of the food crisis if we don't work to defend the agricultural lands that remain and strengthen local agriculture. The possibility of experiencing famine in Puerto Rico is real and more probable than we all believe, when we depend on foreign imports for more than 85% of our food and sustenance. We aren't in a position to lose even an acre more of agricultural land. Each area protected for agriculture represents the security of a plate of food for our people and future generations.
In order to raise awareness about the importance of the lands of the Agricultural Research Station, the Facebook group UPR Students Reporting organized a trip last year to the research station. The magazine Diálogo Digital posted a video of the trip on YouTube:
CODERA and the FRA have started an intensive campaign to prevent the governor from signing into law the land exchange, urging citizens to express their disapproval of the exchange by calling La Fortaleza, sending messages to the Twitter account of the governor, and signing a petition on change.org.
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Fortuño's Plan for English Proficiency in Puerto Rico
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The current governor has definitive ideological and political ties to the mainland United States. Not all Puerto Ricans are convinced of the governor's concern for their wellbeing, although bilingualism, especially fluency in English, is widely ...

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Fortuño's Plan for English Proficiency in Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico asks Moody's to revisit ratings cut
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July 19 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico wants Moody's Investor Service to revisit a ratings downgrade of $16 billion of sales tax debt, saying the Wall Street credit ratings agency was ignoring an upturn in the Caribbean island's long-moribund economy. Top ...

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Mexican airport group wins Puerto Rico concession
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Mexican company will take over operations of Puerto Rico's main international airport as part of a $2.6 billion deal that the U.S. territory's government said Thursday will improve service and increase the number of ...
Puerto Rico in $2.57 bln airport privatizationReuters
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Mexican airport group wins Puerto Rico concession
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Puerto Rico's government selected Aerostar Airport Holdings LLC in a deal worth $2.57 billion to run its Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, the largest in the Caribbean, Gov.

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A Mexican company will take over operations of Puerto Rico's main international airport as part of a $2.6 billion deal that the U.S. territory's government said Thursday will improve service and increase the number of flights and destinations.

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ASUR sería la compañía que administrará aeropuerto


ASUR sería la compañía que administrará aeropuerto
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Aerostar lands $2.6B PR airport deal

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Mexican airport group wins Puerto Rico concession
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Mexican airport group wins Puerto Rico concession
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Mexican company will take over operations of Puerto Rico's main international airport as part of a $2.6 billion deal that the U.S. territory's government said Thursday will improve service and increase the number of ...
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Puerto Rico asks Moody's to revisit ratings cut
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July 19 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico wants Moody's Investor Service to revisit a ratings downgrade of $16 billion of sales tax debt, saying the Wall Street credit ratings agency was ignoring an upturn in the Caribbean island's long-moribund economy. Top ...

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Mexican airport group wins Puerto Rico concession
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García Padilla declararía "emergencia nacional" para enfrentar el


García Padilla declararía "emergencia nacional" para enfrentar el
García Padilla declararía "emergencia nacional" para enfrentar el crimen 19 de julio de 2012 07:27 p.m. Si llega a La Fortaleza, el candidato popular Alejandro García Padilla estrenará su gobierno con una declaración de emergencia nacional para atender el crimen y con la activación de la Guardia Naciona... Pablo Casellas es coordinador electoral del PPD 19 de julio de 2012 07:10 p.m. Por Sandra Caquias Cruz/scaquias@elnuevodia.com Pablo J. Casellas Toro, persona de interés en la investigación por el asesinato de su esposa, Carmen Paredes, es coordinador electoral del Partido Popular Democrático (PPD), en Guaynabo. Ricardo Vicé... García Padilla cataloga como "caso político" el cargo contra alcalde Martín Vargas 19 de julio de 2012 07:01 p.m. Rebecca Banuchi / rebecca.banuchi@gfrmedia.com Como un “caso político” que supone un conflicto de interés para el panel del Fiscal Especial Independiente (FEI), así catalogó hoy el candidato popular a la gobernación, Alejandro García Padilla, el c... Acusan a O'Neill de supuesto patrón de intimidación 19 de julio de 2012 06:41 p.m. Por Michelle Estrada Torres/michelle.estrada@gfrmedia.com La ambientalista Myrna Conty denunció que el alcalde de Guaynabo, Héctor ONeill, “se pasó de la raya” en el supuesto patrón de intimidación que lleva en su contra por defender el Río Guaynabo. Cont... Moody's "desenmascaró" al gobierno de Fortuño, según García Padilla 19 de julio de 2012 06:39 p.m. Rebecca Banuchi / rebecca.banuchi@gfrmedia.com Para el candidato popular a la gobernación, Alejandro García Padilla, la degradación de Moodys a los bonos de la Corporación para el Financiamiento del Impuesto a la Venta y Uso (Cofina)“desenmascara... Confiado Fortuño en que ganará las elecciones 19 de julio de 2012 05:45 p.m. Por Alba Y. Muñiz Gracia/alba.muniz@gfrmedia.com ARROYO – El gobernador Luis Fortuño anunció este jueves en la tarde, tras dar por sentado que revalidará en las elecciones del 6 de noviembre próximo, que establecerá en cada municipio al menos una se... Rechazos y aplauso a la APP del aeropuerto Muñoz Marín 19 de julio de 2012 05:17 p.m. Antonio R. Gómez / antonio.gomez@gfrmedia.com El candidato a la gobernación por el Movimiento Unión Soberanista (MUS), Enrique Vázquez Quintana, y el representante popular Jaime Perelló, rechazaron hoy la entrega de la operación del aeropuerto in... Fortuño dice que degradación de crédito de no tiene que ver con su labor 19 de julio de 2012 04:55 p.m. Por Alba Y. Muñiz Gracia alba.muniz@gfrmedia.com ARROYO – El gobernador Luis Fortuño insistió este jueves en la tarde que mientras esté en La Fortaleza no habrá aumentos en el Impuesto a la Venta y Uso (IVU). Su aseveración responde a que la agen... Revisión al contrato de la APP del aeropuerto 19 de julio de 2012 03:31 p.m. Rebecca Banuchi / rebecca.banuchi@gfrmedia.com De ganar las elecciones, el candidato popular a la gobernación, Alejandro García Padilla, revisará los términos de la Alianza Público-Privada (APP) del aeropuerto y, si le parece un buen negocio, no t... PPD afirma que degradación de bonos prueba que Fortuño miente 19 de julio de 2012 03:09 p.m. Brenda I. Peña López / brenda.pena@gfrmedia.com El representante Luis Vega Ramos y el candidato a senador Ángel Rosa señalaron hoy que la degradación de los bonos de la Corporación de Financiamiento de Interés Apremiante (COFINA), por parte de la c... 07/19/12 07:27 p.m. García Padilla declararía emergencia nacional para... 07/19/12 07:10 p.m. Pablo Casellas es coordinador electoral del PPD 07/19/12 07:01 p.m. García Padilla cataloga como caso político el carg... 07/19/12 06:41 p.m. Acusan a ONeill de supuesto patrón de intimidación 07/19/12 06:39 p.m. Moodys desenmascaró al gobierno de Fortuño, según ... 07/19/12 05:45 p.m. Confiado Fortuño en que ganará las elecciones 07/19/12 05:17 p.m. Rechazos y aplauso a la APP del aeropuerto Muñoz M... 07/19/12 04:55 p.m. Fortuño dice que degradación de crédito de no tien... 07/19/12 03:31 p.m. Revisión al contrato de la APP del aeropuerto 07/19/12 03:09 p.m. PPD afirma que degradación de bonos prueba que For... 8 9 07:27 pm García Padilla declararía emer... 07:10 pm Pablo Casellas es coordinador ... 07:01 pm García Padilla cataloga como c... 06:41 pm Acusan a ONeill de supuesto pa... 06:39 pm Moodys desenmascaró al gobiern... 05:45 pm Confiado Fortuño en que ganará... 05:17 pm Rechazos y aplauso a la APP de... 04:55 pm Fortuño dice que degradación d... 03:31 pm Revisión al contrato de la APP... 03:09 pm PPD afirma que degradación de ... 248 1503 2386 3425 This post has been generated by Page2RSS

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rico's Governor, Luis Fortuno, announced on Thursday that Aerostar Airport Holdings has been chosen to operate and lease the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport for forty years as a public-private partnership .

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84Buscan nueva evidencia en la casa de Carmen Paredes


84Buscan nueva evidencia en la casa de Carmen Paredes
84 Buscan nueva evidencia en la casa de Carmen Paredes 07:21 p.m.Personal del ICF y un fiscal se llevaron el juego de patio, midieron el área y tomaron fotos. Pablo Casellas es coordinador electoral del PPD 07:10 p.m.El presidente del partido en Guaynabo no quiso decir si será destituído Cristiana sepultura a Carmen Paredes Un grupo de allegados, amigos y familiares, así como su esposo e hijas se despidieron. Helada la alfombra de los Premios Juventud 07:18 p.m. Acusan a O'Neill de supuesto patrón de intimidación 06:41 p.m. De no recibir su reintegro pronto espere una notificación Confiado Fortuño en que ganará las elecciones 05:45 p.m. Rescatistas narran cómo revivieron a niño en Sandy Beach Había recibido la descarga de un rayo mientras estaba en la playa de Rincón Pepe Reina conoce a jóvenes futbolistas boricuas Tuvieron la oportunidad de compartir con el portero de la Selección Nacional española Fortuño recibe a padres de atletas olímpicos Los padres expresan el orgullo que sienten por la participación de sus hijos en las Olimpiadas en Londres Amiga describe estado de Pablo Casellas Mark Zuckerberg logra que la hipoteca le salga gratis Arrestan por acto lascivo a actor de Hollywood Policía halló bomba en cancha de baloncesto de Barcelona 92 Emotivo encuentro amoroso cinco años después 03:23 p.m. La pareja se conoció en la web y fueron amigos por tres años. Mira el vídeo Fotos publican en agosto 21 de junio 22 de julioVolverás a creer en ti y en tus seres de luz que te aconsejan y te iluminan. Estarás sabio y maduro para orientar tu vida. Invierte en lo que te deje dividendos, envuélvete en nuevos negocios. Tu mundo espiritual se colma ... Revisión al contrato de la APP del aeropuerto 03:31 p.m.García Padilla dijo que evaluará los términos del acuerdo para ver si es un buen negocio Seguirá preso y sin fianza el nuevo acusado por la muerte de Stefano Katie Holmes regresa a Broadway 06:11 p.m. Onda tropical afecta a la Isla 03:47 p.m.Advertencia para navegantes Portavoz de grupo ambiental denuncia presunto intento de intimidación 05:25 p.m.La presidenta de Amigos del Río Guaynabo dijo que el alcalde de Héctor ONeill pretende intimidarla Instalaciones modernas y legendarias para los Juegos 03:40 p.m. Londres ha invertido $1,576 millones en infraestructuras deportivas Londres le da paso al boxeo femenino 03:20 p.m. Se espera que compitan más mujeres que en Pekín 2008 11 250 321 704 646 Fortuño recibe en La Fortaleza a padres de atletas 1:34Los padres expresan el orgullo que sienten por la participación de sus hijos en las Olimpiadas en Londres El ligón de Plaza cumplirá probatoria 1:15Madre de Israel Kercado Montañéz, quien dijo ser hijo de Carmen Yulín, declara que está bajo medicamentos por problemas mentales No comenta sobre la presencia del Juez Casellas en la escena 0:45La Procuradora de la Mujer señala que en la escena del crimen solo debe entrar el fiscal asignado y el agente investigador Arrestan a varias personas por fraude hipotecario 1:42Entre los arrestados por los delitos federal se encuentran un exbaloncelista, un abogado y un excorredor de bienes raíces This post has been generated by Page2RSS

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Kevin Durand Joins ‘Noah’


Kevin Durand Joins ‘Noah’
Every time I see another actor sign on for Darren Aronofsky’s Noah, I get more excited for the film. Well, not when Logan Lerman was cast, but I trust Aronofsky so it’s all good. Variety has more awesome casting news: … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Branagh May Play The Villain In The Jack Ryan Reboot


Kenneth Branagh May Play The Villain In The Jack Ryan Reboot
Kenneth Branagh isn’t content just directing Paramount’s Jack Ryan reboot, he also wants to play the villain. In the movie (which was titled Moscow, but I think they’re changing that) Jack Ryan is a retired marine working as a financial … Continue reading →

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The world is facing a new food crisis as the worst US drought in more than 50 years pushes agricultural commodity prices to record highs. Could there be a repeat of the 2007-08 crisis that sparked food riots in some 30 countries around the globe? Image by Getty. http://on.ft.com/NlHOwZ








Mexican airport group wins Puerto Rico concession
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Mexican company will take over operations of Puerto Rico's main international airport as part of a $2.6 billion deal that the U.S. territory's government said Thursday will improve service and increase the number of ...

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Mexican airport group wins Puerto Rico concession
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Mexican company will take over operations of Puerto Rico's main international airport as part of a $2.6 billion deal that the U.S. territory's government said Thursday will improve service and increase the number of flights ...

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Authorities in Puerto Rico are investigating a policeman accused of firing at an 85-year-old handicapped woman after failing to stop after backed into a car while leaving the grocery store.

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SAN JUAN—Yesterday, July 18, 2012, a grand jury returned a 45-count indictment charging 20 individuals with making false statements in loan applications, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering, announced U.S. ...

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The Mexican company that operates the Cancun airport has won a concession to run the main international airport in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan.

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rico's Governor, Luis Fortuno, announced on Thursday that Aerostar Airport Holdings has been chosen to operate and lease the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport for forty years as a public-private partnership .

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America has navigated the Middle East minefield. But it must not blow up its credibility with the regions liberals, writes the FT's Middle East Editor Roula Khalaf. http://on.ft.com/OL8DoK


The first part of this series contains Round Two of "The Boxer" which is a true story of a boxing match held in New York long ago whereas an Irishman fought a Puerto Rican contender. The Puerto Rican pummels the Irishman ...

Is it Hispanic, Latino, Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican… July 16, 2012 1 Comment. By Raoul Lowery Contreras The perception of what the Hispanic Community is depends on who is doing the perceiving. ... The combination of Puerto Rican and Dominican people mostly in New Jersey, New York and Boston is a relatively small number, despite the young lady's perception. In work force participation, Mexicans trounce Puerto Ricans and Dominicans. While the New York Puerto Rican ...







11 face ID theft, other charges in tax fraud case
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Eleven people have been indicted in an identity theft conspiracy, accused of stealing more than 2600 identifications of Puerto Rico residents and trying to obtain about $19 million in false U.S. tax return claims, federal ...
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Mexican airport group wins Puerto Rico concession
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Mexican company will take over operations of Puerto Rico's main international airport as part of a $2.6 billion deal that the U.S. territory's government said Thursday will improve service and increase the number of ...

Median family income among Mexicans is $38700, $40000 among Cubans but only $36000 among Puerto Ricans. Is there, then, a common face for Hispanics? No. Most speak Spanish when they first arrive in the USA and ...

Amongst the teams participating were youth teams from China, Brazil, Lithuania, Canada, and of course, USA. Team Puerto Rico is comprised of 7 players from the island and 5 from the states of Puerto Rican descent.

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    Friday 20 July 2012: Policeman cleared over G20 death, but questions remain


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    Salsa music- El amor de Puerto Rico song- Orquesta Narvaez



    Salsa music- El amor de Puerto Rico song- Orquesta Narvaez
    Salsa music- El amor de Puerto Rico song- Orquesta Narvaez Salsa music. song "El amor the Puerto Rico by La Orquesta Narvaez. This is one of my top favorites salsa songs ever, dedicated for tht beautiful land and for all Puerto Rican people and friends. Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Cuban Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos abroad that was brought to international fame by Puerto Rican and Cuban musicians. Salsa music incorporates multiple styles and variations; the term can be used to describe most any form of popular Cuban-derived genre, such as chachachá and Son. Most specifically, however, salsa music refers to a particular style developed in the 1960s and '70s by Puerto Rican and Cuban immigrants to the New York City area, and stylistic descendants like 1980s salsa romantica. The style is now practiced throughout Latin America, and abroad. Salsa's closest relatives are Cuban mambo and the son orchestras of the early 20th century, as well as Latin jazz. The terms Latin jazz and salsa are sometimes used interchangeably; many musicians are considered a part of either (like Tito Puente, Eddie palmieri, Ray Barreto among others), or both, fields, especially performers from prior to the 1970s. Salsa music is essentially Cuban in stylistic origin.. though it also has styles mixed with pop, jazz, rock, and R&B. Salsa is the primary music played at Latin dance clubs and is the "essential pulse of Latin music", according to Ed Morales,while music author Peter Manuel called it the "most ...From: salseroUSA Views: 334651 271 ratingsTime: 07:08 More in Music

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    Viernes 20 de julio de 2012 Regresan a la escena del crimen Oficiales de Ciencias Forenses se llevan objetos de la casa de Carmen Paredes. Fotos y vídeos Torrente de emociones en el adiós a Paredes Los miembros inmediatos de ambas familias se fundieron en su tristeza. Fotos y vídeo Sostienen que los pobres ganan con la enmienda Expertos opinan que a menudo los acusados pobres no pueden pagar las fianzas y los ricos sí Inscripción electoral vía Facebook Caen 20 por fraude hipotecario Fotos y vídeos Protegen a los testigos en caso del disc jockey Fotos y vídeo El rostro íntimo de Dios Dios está lleno de cualidades femeninas Ocupan el juego de patio de la casa de Carmen Paredes El fiscal general, Obdulio Meléndez, explicó que el material se necesita para continuar con la investigación del asesinato Los boricuas calentaron los Premios Juventud Aunque no muchos ganaron, Victor Manuelle, Wisin y Yandel, Julio Voltio y Jowell y Randy encendieron la tarima con sus espectáculos Instalaciones Olímpicas: elefantes blancos Fotos La española Zara irá para Plaza del Caribe Ben y Justin: Cómplices apuestos Flman escenas importantes Zona de amor y tensión La protección del cuello es vital para la prevención de múltiples enfermedades Controla la acidez Consejos para atender las molestias Acondiciona tu cabello El producto correcto es clave 21 de junio 22 de julioVolverás a creer en ti y en tus seres de luz que te aconsejan y te iluminan. Estarás sabio y maduro para orientar tu vida. Invierte en lo que te deje dividendos, envuélvete en nuevos negocios. Tu mundo espiritual se colma ... En prisión por escalar el comité de Norma Burgos El sujeto se robó una computadora Probatoria para el hijo fatulo de Carmen Yulín El hombre fue hallado culpable de tratar de robar unas prendas en Macy's García Padilla declararía "emergencia nacional" para enfrentar el crimen No cesan las pesquisas OCIF hará más restrictivo el otorgamiento de licencias Acusado John Morales por el carjacking Seguirá en prisión hasta el juicio Niño vivo de milagro tras un rayo impactarlo El menor sobrevivió gracias a surfers que lo salvaron en una playa de Rincón Vuelo de estrellas hispanas en premios juventud Wisin y Yandel se consagran como ídolos de la nueva generación Todas las palabras en la palma de tu mano Desarrollan una aplicación del Diccionario de la Real Academia Española para celulares y tabletas Subastan trozo de pan que le sobró al príncipe Carlos en 1981 Pagan $424 por una sobra del desayuno que consumió el día de su boda con Lady Di Horario extendido en 14 centros Cesco Compensan por los días feriados del 25 al 29 de julio Acuerdo entre Hermandad de Empleados de la UPR y la administración universitaria Esperan el informe de Flor tras quedarse fuera de las Olimpiadas la Selección A su llegada al país el dirigente dijo que haría recomendaciones para la Selección Tim Bradley mira a Miguel Cotto Tras vencer a Pacquiao, quiere pelear con Cotto "Sé que puedo batallar", Wesley Vázquez Debuta como olímpico el 6 de agosto Rafael Nadal entrega la bandera de España Renunció como abanderado de España Mejor el crédito aún con la degradación Fortuño le resta importancia a la decisión de Moodys Hasta agosto 15 la baja en precio de la leche A partir del 16 de agosto el galón costará $5.79 Acuerdo de Popular y Hacienda La transacción ya reportó beneficios para la institución Un hecho la APP del Aeropuerto Las autoridades federales ahora deben dar el visto bueno Barack Obama intenta ganar votos en Florida Es el más grande y cotizado entre los estados más reñidos Dicen que hubo lavado de dinero para el PRI Los partidos de centro e izquierda -PAN y PRD- se unen en esta denuncia Gobierno de España ratifica plan de recortes Aumenta el IVA al 21% y suprime pago extra en Navidad 18 ¿Cuál crees que sería el efecto de la limitación del derecho absoluto a la fianza? Una mayor capacidad del Estado en la lucha contra el crimen. Un mecanismo con el que saldrán más perjudicados los sectores más pobres. Un ejercicio inútil que no tendrá efecto alguno en la creación de un clima de seguridad. 469 571 925 803 Instalaciones Olímpicas: elefantes blancos Muchas de estas facilidades deportivas entran en desuso después de los Juegos Olímpicos This post has been generated by Page2RSS







    Bloody weekend in Puerto Rico leaves 19 dead
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    Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño said that during his meeting with Napolitano he told her that if Miami or New York had the Caribbean island's crime rate it would be a national scandal. The worst incident over the weekend happened in the southeastern ...

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    Insight Crime reported that Puerto Rican gubernatorial candidate Alejandro García Padilla has challenged current governor Luis Fortuño, calling for a state of emergency in response to the wave of violence that erupted in the past year. Puerto Rico, a ...

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    Mexico Airport Firm Asur Stock Jumps on Puerto Rico Contract
    Wall Street Journal
    MX) were up about 7% in recent trading after it announced that partner Aerostar Airport Holdings won a public bid to become the private operator of the Luis Munoz Marin international airport in Puerto Rico's capital, San Juan. The B shares of Asur, as ...







    Asur Surges on Puerto Rico Airport Victory: Mexico City Mover
    Bloomberg
    Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB, the operator of airports in southern Mexico including Cancun, surged to a record after a unit it co-owns won a bid to operate an airport in Puerto Rico. Asur, as the company is known, climbed 7.2 percent to 112.17 ...

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