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Rebuilding Puerto Rico

Two months ago Hurricane Maria devastated the US territory of Puerto Rico, depriving many of electricity and clean water, and destroying vital infrastructure.

Two months ago Hurricane Maria devastated the US territory of Puerto Rico, depriving many of electricity and clean water, and destroying vital infrastructure. President Trump blames its slow recovery on an already poorly managed economy. Is he right? To find out, Yalda Hakim travels across this Caribbean island, speaking to both ordinary people and those in charge.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 1 Dec 201700:30GMT
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  • Fri 10 Nov 201721:30GMT
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