2009 October 24 | VivirLatino

Already in Crisis, Puerto Rico Explodes

9:01 am By Maegan la Mamita Mala · Puerto Rico · Comments Off

24 Oct 2009

On Friday, tanks at the Caribbean Petroleum Corp. facility in Bayamon, Puerto Rico exploded with the force of a small earthquake. As many as 15 tanks were ablaze causing immediate damage like blown out windows and longer term environmental damage like acid raid and ground water contamination. There are concerns about access to fuel and fuel prices as well as Caribbean Petroleum supplies much of the island’s fuel. But the governor said Puerto Rico has enough gas to last 24 days and 20 days’ worth of diesel.
Department of Consumer Affairs Secretary Luis Rivera Marin said 16 million gallons of gasoline were in transit to the island. He also froze prices at the level they were at 8:06 a.m.

This happens just days after massive protests on the island over pro-Statehood Governor Luis Fortuño’s handling of the economic situation including laying off about 25,000 public sector workers since the start of the year. The island nation presently has a 17% rate of unemployment with a substantial sector of the population living in poverty.

The cause of the explosions is being investigated but so far people are pointing to theories ranging from neglect to an accident to sabotage to “terrorism”.

Latino Events in NYC Today: Por la Justicia. Maximo Pueguero Presente.

7:09 am By Maegan la Mamita Mala · Activism|Justice|New York City|Violence · Comments Off

24 Oct 2009

Maximo Pueguero Is Gunned Down by NYPD! Family, Friends and Community Demand Justice!

Family and friends have worked in conjunction with lawyers and eyewitnesses to gather information that points to the unjust fatal shooting of a non-documented young man in Washington Heights.

What: On July 22nd 2009, Maximo Peguero was killed by members of the NYPD.

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There was never a robbery, as the NYPD has stated
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He never stepped out of the car
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There were no weapons found in the car
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There were no illegal substances present in the car
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There were no charges made
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The other car passengers are all free of charges We are going to have a vigil and a march on 3rd month of his death

Who: Alianza Dominicana Inc., Democratic council member nominee Ydanis Rodriguez, Family and Friends of Maximo Peguero Movement, witnesses of the murder, outraged coummunity.

When: Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 188th street between Amsterdam and Audubon at 3pm. In front of the altar where his life was taken away.

Press confrence to be held after march at the 34th Pct. @ 4pm.
If you have any information that could help our cases please call:

Ambrose Wotorson, PC Attorney at Law at 718-797-4861

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