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Puerto Rico announces emergency water rationing as drought worsens
Puerto Rico announced emergency water rationing in response to worsening drought conditions, affecting communities in Canovanas and Rio Grande. The crisis has prompted a state of emergency, with officials citing long-term infrastructure neglect and severe drought impacting 73% of the island. Legislators and residents are demanding accountability as water shortages escalate.
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