Water Crisis Exposes a Deeper Civic Power Gap in Puerto Rico

29 Sep 2026

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Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Rico residents have faced water rationing and service disruptions as drought and aging infrastructure strain the island’s water system. 

Nine years after Hurricane Maria exposed weaknesses in critical infrastructure and government response, advocates say the current crisis is revealing a persistent gap between citizens and the institutions responsible for essential services.

https://www.newsweek.com/puerto-rico-water-crisis-infrastructure-failures-accountability-civic-engagement-12460551

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