Puerto Ricans Say San Juan Mayor Used Hurricane for Political Gain

Puerto Ricans Say San Juan Mayor Used Hurricane for Political Gain
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz speaks to the media as she arrives at the temporary government center setup at the Roberto Clemente stadium in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on Sept. 30, 2017, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Puerto Rico residents say San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz exploited Hurricane Maria for political gain.

“We get passed around from politician to politician. They use us and think we aren’t smart enough to know,” said a woman who asked not to be identified, via Fox News. “It’s insulting.”

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