Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis Is Also a Debt Crisis

Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis Is Also a Debt Crisis

This summer, hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans are experiencing widespread service interruptions, inconsistent flow, low-pressure, and a lack of access to clean and safe potable water. The search for water oases or cistern trucks has become a daily household task for many, as more than 150,000 residents across seven municipalities face the imposition of strict water rationing periods.This latest water emergency is partially the result of lo…