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Drought and aging infrastructure plunge Puerto Rico into a water crisis

Puerto Rico is facing yet another crisis as major cities are rationing water for residents due to severe drought conditions. This problem is also exposing the island's aging water infrastructure and lack of immediate government action, leaving many frustrated. For more on how families are coping and what officials are saying, Deema Zein spoke with investigative reporter Laura Perez Sanchez.

Drought and aging infrastructure plunge Puerto Rico into a water crisis

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