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Puerto Rico’s power grid is struggling 5 years after Hurricane Maria. Here’s why.

Thursday, September 22 by ABC News

(SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO) -- Hurricane Fiona, which has become a Category 4 storm as it heads toward Bermuda, left in its wake large-scale devastation in Puerto Rico. The storm reportedly left at least one person dead, caused catastrophic flooding and knocked out power across... Read More.

President Biden speaks with Puerto Rico’s governor amid Hurricane Fiona aftermath

Tuesday, September 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden spoke Monday with Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi about the federal government's support after the island territory was hit this weekend by deadly Hurricane Fiona. According to the White House, Biden -- who spoke by phone with Pierluisi from Air... Read More.

Puerto Rico’s COVID-19 positive rate jumps from 2% to over 30% in just two weeks

Monday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Just two weeks ago, Puerto Rico had a COVID-19 test positivity rate of 2% -- the lowest it had ever been, according to the island’s health department COVID-19 dashboard. As of Monday, that rate (an indicator of community spread) jumped to 33%,... Read More.

Why is Puerto Rico’s electric grid unstable?

Wednesday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- "Luma out" and "If I can't breathe, Luma shouldn't charge us," read some of the banners held by hundreds of Puerto Rico's residents as they marched on a main highway Friday in protest against Luma Energy, the island's power company. Puerto Rico... Read More.

How did Puerto Rico’s electric system become so chaotic? Experts weigh in

Wednesday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- "Luma out" and "If I can't breathe, Luma shouldn't charge us," read some of the banners held by hundreds of Puerto Rico's residents as they marched on a main highway Friday in protest against Luma Energy, the island's power company. Puerto Rico... Read More.

What to know about Puerto Rico’s divide over its territorial status

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Puerto Rico’s territorial status has been a topic of conversation among residents on the island for decades. “It's a place that's been a colony for 500 years,” said Ed Morales, a professor at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race... Read More.

Donald Trump, Joe Biden address Puerto Rico’s ongoing crisis weeks before the elections

Sunday, September 20 by ABC News

BY: CRISTINA CORUJO, ABC NEWS(NEW YORK) -- As Puerto Rico marks the third anniversary of the devastation brought by Hurricane Maria on Sunday, both Joe Biden and President Donald Trump put the island -- still dealing with the national crisis... Read More.

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Puerto Rico’s power grid is struggling 5 years after Hurricane Maria. Here’s why.

President Biden speaks with Puerto Rico’s governor amid Hurricane Fiona aftermath

Puerto Rico’s COVID-19 positive rate jumps from 2% to over 30% in just two weeks

Why is Puerto Rico’s electric grid unstable?

How did Puerto Rico’s electric system become so chaotic? Experts weigh in

What to know about Puerto Rico’s divide over its territorial status

Donald Trump, Joe Biden address Puerto Rico’s ongoing crisis weeks before the elections

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