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Nation May 19

Army Corps of Engineers will leave Puerto Rico as thousands lack electricity

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A contractor of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers carries cables as the island's fragile power system is still reeling from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria eight months ago, in Utuado, Puerto Rico May 17, 2018. Photo by Alvin Baez/Reuters

Army Corps of Engineers to leave Puerto Rico with hurricane recovery unfinished

On Friday, the restoration of thousands of miles of downed power lines will be handed back to the U.S. territory's bankrupt public utility, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, or PREPA.

By Carlos Giusti, Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press

Puerto Rico energy authority investigates dozens of post-Maria bribery cases

The employees under investigation are accused of requesting money in exchange for restoring energy to houses or businesses, as Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.

By Nsikan Akpan

Puerto Rico cancels contract with Whitefish Energy

Puerto Rico’s power company on Sunday pulled out of a $300 million contract with utility provider Whitefish Energy Holdings.

By Michael D. Regan

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By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

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By Associated Press

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By Associated Press

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