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What is the latest news on Puerto Rico?

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Puerto Rico is experiencing a major U.S. military buildup, with reopened bases, F-35 jets, and thousands of troops deployed as tensions rise with Venezuela. The region is now a strategic hub for U.S. operations, drawing both concern and reassurance from locals. Separately, Bad Bunny's global stardom is boosting Puerto Rico's economy, generating significant revenue and tourism.

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New details on U.S. military ramp-up near Venezuela

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  • President Trump authorized the CIA to prepare covert operations inside Venezuela, according to The New York Times. 7s
  • A U.S. Navy supply ship docked in Puerto Rico is supporting warships in the Caribbean as part of the military buildup. 26s
  • MQ-9 Reaper drones, some armed with Hellfire missiles, are conducting frequent operations from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. 1m 22s
  • A previously closed area now serves as a U.S. airfield, with increased activity from helicopters and cargo planes. 2m 49s
  • Approximately 15,000 U.S. troops are deployed in Puerto Rico and at sea, with a NOTAM issued due to high military activity. 3m 26s
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New details on U.S. military ramp-up near Venezuela
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CBS News
19 hours ago
New details on U.S. military ramp-up near Venezuela

Hundreds of U.S. troops are training in Puerto Rico as part of a visible military buildup, with a U.S. Navy supply ship docked in southern Puerto Rico.

New details on U.S. military ramp-up near Venezuela
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CBS News
19 hours ago
New details on U.S. military ramp-up near Venezuela

Approximately 15,000 U.S. troops are deployed in Puerto Rico and at sea, including on destroyers and the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

Why is the U.S. building up military forces near Venezuela?
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Reuters
3 days ago
Why is the U.S. building up military forces near Venezuela?

Upgrades are occurring at Puerto Rico's Roosevelt Roads Naval Base, which the Navy left in 2004; construction was underway as of September 17th, with crews clearing and repaving taxiways.

USS Gerald R. Ford enters Caribbean amid rising Venezuela tensions
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CBS News
4 days ago
USS Gerald R. Ford enters Caribbean amid rising Venezuela tensions

A naval station in Puerto Rico, closed in 2004, is now fully operational again and hosts F-35 stealth fighter jets, increasing U.S. capabilities in the region.

U.S. ramps up military power in Puerto Rico
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CBS News
6 days ago
U.S. ramps up military power in Puerto Rico

F-35s are flying out of a Puerto Rico airfield that the Navy reopened after more than 20 years, with a buildup ahead of possible military action against Venezuela.

U.S. ramps up military power in Puerto Rico
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CBS News
6 days ago
U.S. ramps up military power in Puerto Rico

Local residents express anxiety about increased military presence and potential attacks, while officials acknowledge concerns about Puerto Rico becoming a target.

Rapper Bad Bunny's global stardom boosts Puerto Rico's economy
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Al Jazeera
6 days ago
Rapper Bad Bunny's global stardom boosts Puerto Rico's economy

A recent month-long residency in San Juan by Bad Bunny brought $200 million to the local economy, with priority ticket sales for residents.

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