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How Puerto Rico's economy is holding back recovery: 3 essential reads

  • Written by Nicole Zelniker, Editor

Puerto Rico made headlines last September when Hurricane Irma swept through the island, closely followed by Hurricane Maria, leaving death and devastation in their wake.

A recent study estimated that as many as 5,000 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria alone – compared with the official estimate of just 64 – while the financial...

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