Once a thriving Puerto Rican city, Arecibo is now desolate

Claire Tighe • May 1, 2018

It’s eerily quiet on a Saturday afternoon in downtown Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Seven months after Hurricane Maria, many locals have left seeking secure work and a better life elsewhere.

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