San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rican salsa legend Cheo Feliciano died in a car accident early Thursday, prompting the governor of the U.S. territory to declare three days of mourning. Feliciano, a member of the Fania All Stars, was one of the most recognized salsa singers, with hits including "Una en un millón," ''Mi promesa," and "Contigo aprendi." The 78-year-old Feliciano was alone in his Jaguar when he hit a light post before dawn in the northern suburb of Cupey. Police officer Jorge Hernandez Pena, who is overseeing investigation of the crash, said in a phone interview that Feliciano was not wearing his seatbelt. He said it is unclear what led to the crash, adding that officials did not find any drugs or alcohol in the car. His wife of 56 years, Socorro "Coco" Prieto Leon, told reporters that Feliciano had been at a casino Wednesday night. "He was...
- 4/17/2014
- by Danica Coto, AP
- Hitfix
San Juan, May 23 (Ians/Efe) Singer Ricky Martin called Wednesday in a letter sent to the Puerto Rican House of Representatives for the legislative body to approve a bill which would prohibit discrimination due to sexual orientation on the island.
The letter, which was released by Martin's representatives in San Juan, was made public at a time when the bill has run into opposition by a group of lawmakers in the lower house, where it is now stuck after being approved by the Puerto Rican Senate last week.
On Monday, legislators with the majority Popular Democratic Party, or Ppd, in the lower chamber were unable to reach consensus despite the intervention of Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla, who supported the bill's approval during.
The letter, which was released by Martin's representatives in San Juan, was made public at a time when the bill has run into opposition by a group of lawmakers in the lower house, where it is now stuck after being approved by the Puerto Rican Senate last week.
On Monday, legislators with the majority Popular Democratic Party, or Ppd, in the lower chamber were unable to reach consensus despite the intervention of Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla, who supported the bill's approval during.
- 5/23/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
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