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By Andres Ruiz

Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.

18 published stories
Paradise Without a Passport: US Destinations You Can Visit with Just a State ID
Culture

Paradise Without a Passport: US Destinations You Can Visit with Just a State ID

U.S. citizens can visit several tropical destinations without a passport, using only a state ID or Real ID. These include Puerto Rico, the U

Create a Meaningful Holy Week Feast from Your Pantry in Under 30 Minutes
Culture

Create a Meaningful Holy Week Feast from Your Pantry in Under 30 Minutes

You can create a complete Holy Week feast using pantry staples like canned tuna, potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. These quick recipes, fro

Met Gala 2026 Leak Hints at Star-Studded Night, Potential Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner Moment
Celebrity

Met Gala 2026 Leak Hints at Star-Studded Night, Potential Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner Moment

A leaked guest list for the 2026 Met Gala includes global stars like Zendaya and Beyoncé, with a focus on fashion as art. Media attention is

How Conan O'Brien Crowned Leonardo DiCaprio the Oscars' Meme King in 2026
Celebrity

How Conan O'Brien Crowned Leonardo DiCaprio the Oscars' Meme King in 2026

Host Conan O'Brien playfully crowned Leonardo DiCaprio the 'king of memes' during the 2026 Oscars broadcast. DiCaprio's spontaneous, awkward

Reggaeton's Roots: A Shared History Beyond Puerto Rico vs. Panama
Music

Reggaeton's Roots: A Shared History Beyond Puerto Rico vs. Panama

The debate over reggaeton's origins is often framed as Puerto Rico vs. Panama, but historian La Gata argues it's a shared creation of the Bl

RaiNao Explains Why Puerto Rican Slang Defies Translation
Music

RaiNao Explains Why Puerto Rican Slang Defies Translation

Urban artist RaiNao visited LatiNation studios to explore the untranslatable nature of Puerto Rican slang. She explains how phrases like 'di