Caribbean Matters: Puerto Ricans are losing Puerto Rico to a tax scam
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Mainland U.S. residents who are not Puerto Rican rarely pay attention to the politics of the island. If there is a hurricane, or some other natural disaster there, media will cover it, but soon enough, the coverage fades. So it’s up to us “not-Boricuas” to pay attention and speak out against policies and laws that are negatively impacting Puerto Ricans. We must join their voices and amplify their cries for justice. One key law enacted in Puerto Rico that is having a disastrous impact on Puerto...

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