Remezcla https://remezcla.com/tag/carmen-yulin-cruz/ Our Thing Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:20:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://remezcla.com/wp-content/themes/remezcla/assets/images/social/precomposed-144x144.png Remezcla https://remezcla.com/tag/carmen-yulin-cruz/ 144 144 The First Female Independent Candidate for Puerto Rico Governor Is Running for the Spot Again https://remezcla.com/culture/alexandra-lugaro-first-female-independent-candidate-puerto-rico-governor-running-again/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:30:26 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=271631 On Tuesday, lawyer Alexandra Lúgaro announced she would be running for governor of Puerto Rico in the 2020 elections during a speech at the Plazuela La Rogativa in Old San Juan. The 38-year-old politico said she was inspired to run for the highest office on the archipelago again after the massive summer protests that unseated

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]]> Don Omar Sparks Controversy Surrounding Homophobic Social Media Posts About Ozuna https://remezcla.com/music/bad-bunny-ozuna-don-omar-homophobic-comments/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:51:17 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=255772 On Tuesday, Don Omar took advantage of the rumors that were swirling about a sex tape featuring Ozuna by launching some indirect homophobic slurs towards the Aura singer, who is a longtime rival. This week, allegations surfaced claiming Ozuna appeared in a pornographic video involving two other men; in 2017, Ozuna filed a complaint with

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]]> Calibash Las Vegas At T-Mobile Arena Singer/songwriter Don Omar performs during Calibash Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Cardi B, Emma González & 5 Other Latinos Who Landed on Time’s 100 Most Influential People List https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/time-100-most-influential-people-2018/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:34:32 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=239644 Today, Time released its annual list of the 100 most influential people around the world. Divided into five sections – pioneers, titans, artists, leaders, and icons – Time’s list includes both the most prominent figures and those affecting change at a local level. This year’s list is different in a few ways. For one, there are more women than

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]]> emma gonzalez_culture_getty Dan Rather hosts a SiriusXM Roundtable Special Event with Parkland, Florida, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Students and activists. Photo by Larry French/Getty Images for SiriusXM Outspoken San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz Considering Run for Puerto Rico Governor https://remezcla.com/culture/carmen-yulin-cruz-2020-governor-elections-puerto-rico/ Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:33:57 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=238904 In the wake of Hurricane Maria, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yúlin Cruz set herself apart as a relentless voice for the people of Puerto Rico. On more than one occasion, she’s criticized President Donald Trump and the federal government’s relief efforts. Though most of the island now has power and electricity six months after the storm,

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]]> House Democrats Hold Media Availability With San Juan Mayor After Caucus Mtg Carmen Yulin Cruz, Mayor of San Juan Puerto Rico, speaks to the media after meeting with the House Democratic Caucus. Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images This Stunning ‘Vogue’ Spread Highlights the Women Leading Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico https://remezcla.com/culture/vogue-spread-puerto-rico-recovery-efforts-women/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 19:54:33 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=237324 Nearly six months after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, the island continues to struggle to find its footing. With power still not completely restored, increased suicide rates, and high unemployment, the commonwealth is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. As we remain critical of the Trump Administration’s gross mismanagement during its recovery efforts, it’s important

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]]> Vogue_Puerto Rico_Richard-Mosse Carmen Rosado Cabo in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Photo by Richard Mosse. Courtesy of Vogue The Internet Is Pushing for Carmen Yulín Cruz to Become Time’s Person of the Year https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/carmen-yulin-cruz-time-person-of-the-year-votes/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:28:39 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=231211 As 2017 wraps up, Time is gearing up to release its Person of the Year issue – something the publication has done since 1927. Each year, the magazine decides what person has “had the most influence over the news in the last 12 months.” And while that definition may make President Donald Trump the most

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]]> Puerto Rico Faces Extensive Damage After Hurricane Maria San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz speaks to the media as she arrives at the temporary government center setup at the Roberto Clemente stadium in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images News San Juan Mayor Continues Keeping it Real, Says Trump Tossing Paper Towels “Terrible and Abominable” https://remezcla.com/culture/carmen-yulin-cruz-calls-out-trump-visit/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 18:14:10 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=227932 From the moment President Donald Trump stepped foot in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, he made dismissive and insulting comments about the island and the natural disaster that struck it on September 20. From focusing on the island’s debt to telling Puerto Ricans they no longer needed flashlights (more than 90 percent of the island still

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]]> Puerto Rico Faces Extensive Damage After Hurricane Maria San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz speaks to the media as she arrives at the temporary government center setup at the Roberto Clemente stadium in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images News