Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner, Jenniffer González-Colón, has led in the New Progressive Party and represents Puerto Rico at the U.S. Congress. In the news: Puerto Rico faces a worsening drought with rotating water shutoffs and a declared state of emergency due to water shortages.
Puerto Rico’s northeast faces 48-hour water rationing as heat persists. Officials warn that outages are spreading and infrastructure remains underfunded, with government and lawmakers pressing for accountability amid protests and protests.
Residents across San Juan and surrounding municipalities face 48-hour water outages on an alternating schedule as drought conditions persist. Officials warn the crisis may extend into September, with water trucks prioritized for hospitals and the elderly.