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Puerto Rico Drought Crisis Hits Farmers | Odessa News
Puerto Rico is reeling from an unprecedented drought, with over 66% of the island in severe or extreme conditions — the driest and second-hottest July in San Juan’s 120-year record. The U.S. government has declared a disaster for 26 municipalities, unlocking emergency loans for farmers like Naia Seda, whose crops are wilting and irrigation cutbacks have devastated yields. With livestock struggling to feed and water rationing affecting 180,000 residents, the crisis is fueled by El Niño and decades of neglected infrastructure — while Governor González pushes for relief and the National Guard…
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