The far-right leader had been under house arrest since August and was taken to federal police headquarters Saturday after trying to break his ankle monitor.

Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now Jimmy Cliff, the singer and actor whose mellifluous voice helped to turn reggae into a global phenomenon, has died aged 81. A message from his wife Latifa Chambers on Instagram reads: “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career … Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes.” Her message was also signed by their children, Lilty and Aken. Continue reading...

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Ms. Velázquez, 72, a 16-term congresswoman, said it was time for a new generation of Democrats to step forward.

Ex Fugee Prakazrel “Pras” Michél was sentenced to 14 years of prison for his 2023 conviction on conspiracy and illegal foreign lobbying. Michél was found guilty of funneling millions on behalf of Malaysian billionaire Jho Low.

The Mellon Foundation and the Flamboyan Foundation’s Arts Fund announce the 2025 of Letras Boricuas Fellows, comprising 24 Puerto Rican writers.

The verdict on a misdemeanor charge came after seven hours of deliberation, and after prosecutors had previously failed to secure a felony indictment.