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Puerto Rico faces its most difficult time
The cash-strapped U.S. territory has come to a halt due the great devastation caused by hurricane Maria
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14 de marzo de 2025
72°lluvia moderada
Puerto Rico, the only Spanish-speaking U.S. territory and one of the most advanced economies in Latin America, has basically come to a halt after hurricane Maria left the entire island without power, destroyed thousands of homes in all of its 78 municipalities and debris blocked major roads and highways.
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