FRONTLINE

Blackout in Puerto Rico

Season 2018 Episode 9 | 54m 47s

FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the humanitarian and economic crisis in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, examining how the federal response, Wall Street and years of neglect have left the island struggling to survive.

Aired: 04/17/18

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