| Puerto Rico at the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games | |
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| IOC code | PUR |
| in Veracruz, Mexico November 14, 2014 – November 30, 2014 | |
| Competitors | 336 [1] |
| Flag bearer | Áurea Cruz [1] |
| Medals Ranked 6th |
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| Central American and Caribbean Games appearances | |
The XXIInd Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Veracruz, Mexico from November 17, 2014 to November 1, 2014.
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