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Blackouts and the Collapse of Puerto Rico’s Colonial Bargain
For over half a century, the island’s commonwealth status was justified by promises of security, stability and the material ...
Power restored to nearly all customers in Puerto Rico after island-wide blackout, officials say
The blackout hit Puerto Rico as the largely Catholic residents of the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend ...
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Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A power blackout hit all of Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend. All 1.4 million customers were ...
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Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout
Crews worked early Thursday to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island that affected the main international airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter ...
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Most Power Is Restored in Puerto Rico After Islandwide Blackout
By Jenny Gross Almost all power has been restored in Puerto Rico, two days after a blackout left the entire island without electricity. As of 10 a.m. on Friday, 99 percent of the 1.4 million ...