Almost all of Puerto Rico has no electricity on New Year’s Eve. The failing grid in Puerto Rico is the single worst infrastructure crisis in the United States.
The three million American citizens of Puerto Rico have no right to vote in federal elections. Puerto Rico has no representation in the Electoral College, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. It is a colony of the United States, and its failing grid is a symptom of its second-class status.
Breaking News: Massive New Year's Blackout in Puerto Rico - Approximately half a million customers are without power in the U.S. territory.
Luma Energy PR (@lumaenergypr) has announced: "We are currently dealing with an event that has left customers without service. We are in contact with our teams and the power generation companies to resolve it. We will keep you informed and provide details as soon as possible."
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A Puerto Rican is leading @NASA's mission to the moon in 2026, and Puerto Ricans have served in the US Armed Forces in every conflict since WWI.
Don't tell me #PuertoRicans are garbage.
They're heroes. 🇵🇷🇺🇸