Deadly Violence in Puerto Rico’s La Perla Claims Another American Tourist Amid Safety Failures

Kevin Mares, a 25-year-old tourist from New York, traveled to Puerto Rico to enjoy one of Bad Bunny’s widely celebrated concerts, only to be fatally shot in the predawn hours at La Perla—an area long plagued by violence and neglect. This tragic incident starkly highlights the ongoing dangers Americans face when visiting what should be safe territories under U.S. sovereignty. How Safe Is Puerto Rico for American Visitors? La Perla’s reputation as a haven for drug trafficking and violent crime is not new. Despite federal raids and community efforts that temporarily reduced crime, the neighborhood remains perilous for locals and...