An in-depth look why Puerto Rico was left struggling to survive after Hurricane Maria.

Blackout in Puerto Rico FRONTLINE

Premiered April 18, 2018
Blackout in Puerto Rico

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.

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