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Puerto Rico to Receive New Disaster Relief, but Colonial Status Prevents Economic Recovery
June 7, 2019
Congress passed a new disaster relief bill, to provide Puerto Rico an additional $1.4 billion. But colonial status, a financial oversight board with conflict of interest, and unfavorable laws ensure that the Island remains mired in poverty
https://therealnews.com/stories/puerto-rico-to-receive-new-disaster-relief-but-colonial-status-prevents-economic-recovery
