Puerto Rico
Persistent power outages in Puerto Rico spark outrage as officials demand answers
A growing number of government officials in Puerto Rico are demanding answers from two private electric companies as the U.S. territory struggles with persistent power outages.
Electric workers carry out repairs in the community of Puerta de Tierra after the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)
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