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(English-language translation) The 4th of July commemoration in the Municipality of San Juan will cost some $50,000 and will feature Mayor Jorge Santini, former Governor Carlos Romero Barceló, Senator Pedro Rosselló, and retired Navy Admiral Kevin Green as invited speakers. Santini reported yesterday that the observance will be dedicated to Romero for his defense of the democractic system, and an official representative of the White House is expected. "We celebrate the sixth edition of the traditional 4th of July activities under my administration, a day that commemorates the independence of the nation we are citizens of, an activity that had...

(Translated excerpt) "I am going to get God involved in the municipality's affairs, whether this island's politicians like it or not. We are going to open spaces for prayer and reflection for whoever wants to pray either the Old or New Testament, or to God, Jehovah, or whoever," San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini warned. With this statement, he issued a warning to judges that he will encourage prayer during work hours and in municipal spaces, in addition to including in his work agenda for the next four years the strengthening of the Office of Religious Affairs to offer services to...

SAN JUAN (AP) - The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a U.S. group that is leading the fight to extend the federal ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons, has censured San Juan mayor Jorge Santini, for his opposition to renewing the ban. Brian Malte, spokesman for the campaign chairman, publicly endorsed Santini’s opponent in the race for the office of mayor San Juan, Eduardo Bhatia, and called Santini’s opposition to the Federal Assault Weapons Ban “irresponsible” and “shocking.” “Mayor Santini is putting at risk the lives of the children of San Juan, their families, and the...

(English-language translation) The Municipality of San Juan [in Puerto Rico] inaugurated yesterday a new daycare center for its employees' children, which has been named after the late former President Ronald Reagan. Former Senator Robert Dole, who was present at the opening ceremony, stated that, during his years in the Senate, he treasured the approval of projects such as Head Start, this specific one of his preference. He pledged to inform the Reagan family of the dedication of this daycare center and affirmed that they will be very honored. Meanwhile, San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini indicated that the center, located in...