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Las Margaritas
Coverage of Las Margaritas in the Nexus archive.
- Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages
Puerto Ricans in San Juan and other areas face severe water shortages, prompting the governor to activate the National Guard and emergency water distribution. Residents, including the elderly and disabled, struggle to access water, with some relying on hauling buckets and spending weeks without service. Infrastructure neglect and a lawsuit by the mayor highlight systemic issues.