Rebuilding Puerto Rico
A new plan aims to help Puerto Rico not only recover from Hurricane Maria, but to also make the island stronger and more self-sufficient than ever before.
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Puerto Rico: The Future of Debt
Chasing the Dream is partnering with WNYC to present episodes of Puerto Rico: The Future of Debt, a five-part series focusing on Puerto Rico and the financial impact that September 2017's Hurricane Maria has had on the island. And what…
Puerto Rico’s Students Rebuild at NYU
THE UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO WAS DEVASTATED BY HURRICANE MARIA. ALL ELEVEN OF THEIR CAMPUSES WERE CLOSED DOWN IN THE WEEKS FOLLOWING. WITH THE ISLAND’S EDUCATION SYSTEM IN A STATE OF FLUX, 50 OF THEIR STUDENTS, INCLUDING ANA GARCIA AND…
The Reconstruction of a Severely Indebted Puerto Rico
Economists and a sociologist, discuss the economic impacts of Hurricane Maria, on Puerto Rico. One major concern is that Puerto Rico will now have to borrow federal money, putting it further in debt than it was prior to last September.…
Skilled Workers Remain in Puerto Rico
Jose Manuel, also known as Manolo, has also experienced losses from Hurricane Maria. A scenographer and sound technician, the hurricane destroyed his workshop and disbanded his toolkit. It also forced his work to close. As a last resort, Manuel has…
Small Businesses After Hurricane Maria
After Hurricane Maria, one couple in Puerto Rico struggles to recover their small business.
After Hurricane Maria, One Resident Doesn’t Want Welfare
Pablo, who was a chef, refuses to apply for financial relief, feeling embarrassed to do so when he has the strength to work. Sociologist Linda Colon explains that the middle class in Puerto Rico mostly lives check by check, and…