Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a US territory in the Caribbean. Recent news focuses on its role in US foreign policy and domestic political actions. The island is experiencing a renewed US military buildup due to rising tensions with Venezuela, evoking historical concerns about US military presence and its impact on the island. The US is using a naval force off the coast of Puerto Rico as part of an American military buildup in the Caribbean. Additionally, former Puerto Rican Governor Wanda Vazquez, who accepted a plea deal in 2025 after being accused of bribery, is expected to receive a pardon from President Trump. This pardon, along with other pardons and commutations issued by Trump, highlights the intersection of US politics and Puerto Rican affairs. The island's strategic location makes it relevant in the context of US-Venezuela relations, while the pardon underscores ongoing political and legal issues involving Puerto Rican officials.