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The island of Puerto Rico is running out of water. Here's why.

Por: ABC7 World April 20, 2023

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, which exempted businesses from federal income tax profits earned by U.S. companies in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories.The incentive is widely regarded by experts as responsible for creating a fiscal crisis on Puerto Rico, as the island's economy remained stuck in a standstill due to its inability to generate wealth from the rapidly growing manufacturing sector. But with the expansion of industry also came severe environmental... + full article



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