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Rep. Luis Gutiérrez: Trump Wants to Own Puerto Rico but Not Help Those Dying After the Hurricane
President Trump is threatening to withdraw federal relief workers from Puerto Rico.
Trump Blames Puerto Rico for Crisis, Says FEMA Can’t Stay “Forever“
“Trump decided to attack Puerto Rico while 84% of the country is still without power and 37% is still without water.”
Vulture Funds Prey on the Most Vulnerable: It’s Time to Cancel Puerto Rico’s Debt
The Hedge Clippers are fighting back.
Dispatch From the Front Lines of Puerto Rico in a Post-Maria World
About 85 percent of Puerto Rico remains without electric power, and full restoration is not expected for months.
Puerto Rico Needs Aid, Not an Occupation
The US military has other priorities — and that's what could make matters worse.
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Help is on the Way!
Economic Update: Economics, Psychology and Mass Murders
This week's episode discusses the Trump-GOP tax plan and more.
Puerto Ricans in Vieques Cope With Devastation and Fear Toxic Contamination From Maria
Juan Carlos Davila reports from Puerto Rico.
“It Was an Insult”: Rep. Nydia Velázquez on Trump’s Visit to Puerto Rico, Attacks on San Juan Mayor
A response from Puerto Rican-born Rep. Nydia Velazquez to Trump's visit to the island.
Could Trump Actually Cancel Puerto Rico’s Wall Street Debt After Devastation of Hurricane Maria?
Trump has suggested that he might seek to cancel Puerto Rico's $74 billion debt.