The desperation in Puerto Rico is growing in the wake of Hurricane Maria. One week after the storm, the island’s electrical grid is still down. It’s hard to find food, water and fuel. At least 16 deaths are blamed on Maria and its aftermath and officials say the situation could get worse if emergency supplies aren’t distributed soon.
- Royal Caribbean sends ship on humanitarian mission to Puerto Rico, nearly 2,000 evacuated
- Trump lifts shipping restrictions, boosts aid for storm-ravaged Puerto Rico
- Maria’s devastation shuts down Puerto Rico economy, residents running out of money