US militarizes Puerto Rican relief effort

By Rick Moran October 9, 2017

As recovery efforts for Puerto Rico from hurricane Maria enter its third week, the plight of most residents remains perilous. Food and water deliveries are spotty at best, and government officials are pointing the finger at the incompetence of local mayors who are not following through in getting relief supplies to those who need it most. In response, the U.S. is planning to basically militarize relief efforts, doing the job that local mayors appear incapable of doing..........The efforts to politicize the crisis by the Democratic mayor of San Juan, covering up for her own incompetence, aren't working.........Read more