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Al Jazeera America
March 2, 2018
Almost six months after hurricanes Maria and Irma devastated Puerto Rico, the United States territory is struggling to recover. Carmen Yulin Cruz, mayor of the capital San Juan, blames President Donald Trump and his administration for a slow and inefficient relief effort. "The aftermath of Maria, if I had toÃâà...
TeenVogue.com
March 1, 2018
San Juan is typically the biggest draw to the island, as it boasts PR's historic district, glorious views, delightful lodging, and delectable dining. As of this publication date, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company lists 125 (out of 148) hotels ready for visitors including the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, SanÃâà...
ABC News
February 28, 2018
Some areas of Puerto Rico will not see power until as late as the end of May, about eight months after Hurricane Maria pummeled the island. ... of a generator next to houses in the dark, after Hurricane Maria hit the island and damaged the power grid in September, in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico on Oct. 26,Ãâà...
Democracy Now!
February 19, 2018
As this week marks five months since Hurricane Maria battered the island of Puerto Rico, more than a quarter of the island remains without power, marking the longest blackout in U.S. history. While the official death toll is just 64, it is believed that more than 1,000 died since the storm struck the island onÃâà...
Democracy Now!
February 19, 2018
Five months after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, swaths of the island still have no electricity, while food and water supplies have been slow to arrive. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as FEMA, has been hit by a series of scandals, after it was revealed that only a fraction of the 30Ãâà...
KTRK-TV
February 11, 2018
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico --. A blackout has hit northern Puerto Rico after an explosion set off a big fire at a main power substation in the U.S. territory. Officials with the island's Electric Power Authority said late Sunday that several municipalities are without power, including parts of the capital of San Juan.
The Hill
January 31, 2018
... behind pro-Trump Facebook page denies being influenced by Russians Shulkin says he has White House approval to root out 'subversion' at VA MORE and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for ending food and water aid to Puerto Rico, saying the island still desperately needs help.
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