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The Independentscience9 days ago
$12.7 billion of $43 billion disbursed for Puerto Rico disaster recovery; $40 billion obligated
U.S. Democratic lawmakers met Puerto Rico mayors on June 12, 2026, and committed to corrective actions on federal fund delays. Nearly $43 billion has been allocated, but 30 percent of projects remain pending.
The Independentscience10 days ago
Puerto Rico Water Shortages Prompt National Guard Deployment
Thousands of residents in San Juan and other cities face prolonged water outages. Officials activated the National Guard to distribute water while a lawsuit seeks to address infrastructure failures.