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Traumatized Puerto Ricans see uncertain, insecure future

Puerto Rico's return to normalcy has been hindered by a painfully slow recovery.

Aired 01/12/2018

PBS News Hour

Traumatized Puerto Ricans see uncertain, insecure future

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Puerto Rico's return to normalcy has been hindered by a painfully slow recovery.

It’s been nearly four months since Puerto Rico was ravaged by Hurricane Maria, and the return to normalcy has been hindered by a painfully slow recovery. Jeffrey Brown talks to special correspondent Monica Villamizar for an update on how residents are coping amid rising crime rates, dwindling school enrollment and devastated infrastructure and natural resources.

Aired 01/12/2018

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