Deadly Nightclub Shooting in Puerto Rico Highlights Persistent Crime Crisis

In the early hours of Friday morning, a brutal shooting at a nightclub in Mayaguez, western Puerto Rico, tragically claimed the life of 19-year-old Jonathan Cruz González and left five others wounded, including two women in serious condition. The victims, ranging from ages 18 to 21, fell prey to violence that has become all too familiar across the U.S. territory. This incident is not an isolated tragedy but part of a disturbing pattern that continues to unfold unchecked. With at least 257 killings reported so far this year—only slightly fewer than last year’s staggering 308 homicides—Puerto Rico's spiraling crime rate...