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Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages
Puerto Ricans are experiencing severe water shortages, leading to National Guard activation and daily emergency responses. Residents, particularly the elderly and disabled, struggle with hauling water for basic needs as infrastructure issues and a lack of maintenance exacerbate the crisis. The governor has not publicly identified the cause, and a lawsuit has been filed against the Water and Sewer Authority.
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