Puerto Rico's Debt Burden Impedes Road to Recovery

Puerto Rico's Debt Burden Impedes Road to Recovery

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the financial crisis in Puerto Rico, highlighting the urgent need for funding to prevent shutdowns of essential services. It explores potential funding sources, including federal and private organizations, and the challenges in securing enough funds to rebuild. The video also addresses the weak infrastructure, such as the electrical and wastewater systems, which required significant repairs even before Hurricane Maria. Current recovery efforts focus on restoring electricity, with hospitals relying on generators due to fuel shortages.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What efforts are being made by the Army Corps of Engineers in relation to the recovery process?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What challenges are faced in obtaining diesel fuel for generators in hospitals?

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