Puerto Rico activists slam homophobia

Activists say authorities tolerate an “atmosphere of homophobia,” 10 killed in the past year.

Report: Antigay hate crimes up

Anti-LGBT hate crimes, esp. those against people of color and in Puerto Rico, increased in 2009.

Suspect in PR teen killing OK for trial

Many upset at Puerto Rico’s governor for his silence. New York pols will travel to meet family.

Suspect in PR teen killing OK for trial

Many upset at Puerto Rico’s governor for his silence. New York pols will travel to meet family.

Suspect in PR teen killing OK for trial

Many upset at Puerto Rico’s governor for his silence. New York pols will travel to meet family.

PR gov. wants marriage ban

Puerto Rico’s gov. proposed a constitutional ban and will reject age-of-consent reduction.

Weekend vigils around US to honor slain gay teens

Vigils will be held on Sunday across the country to honor the lives of Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado of Puerto Rico and Jason “Jaysen” Mattison Jr.

Both teens were brutally slain in separate instances last week.

These are the vigils we could find – please add others or additional information in the …

Murder suspect thought Puerto Rico gay teen was a woman

365gay has new information on the murder investigation surrounding the decapitation and dismemberment of Puerto Rican teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado.

According to friends of Lopez Mercado, the suspect’s house was radied by police, where they found a burned mattress and pvc pope, a wig, two knives and a “big blood …

Suspect arrested in horrific PR hate crime; NYC vigil planned

A suspect has been arrested in the Puerto Rico murder and decapitation of gay teenager Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, according to an iReport by Christopher Pagan.:
The main suspect of the cruel murder of a young homosexual found in the area of Guavate Cayey, was arrested this morning and shall be …