"45", The Jones Act & Puerto Rico's Humanitarian Crises




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Summary: In the aftermath of Maria's catastrophic collision with Puerto Rico, already reeling from the effects of Irma, the immediate visuals coming from the island was total devastation. There is no power, no fresh water, no fuel for cars, cooking or air conditioning. But worst of all, food and medicine is running out. In a few hours, the Island was reduced to rubble and need was tremendous. Sadly, the response was businesslike and dispassionate. Despite the suffering that called for a "we'll do everything humanly possible attitude", Puerto Rico is being left hanging out to dry.