Since Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico in 2017, Puerto Rico’s economic and political status has received increased airtime, addressing questions like: Why does the island have so much debt? If Puerto Rico isn’t a state, what is it? Most recently, questions surrounding President Donald Trump’s temporary Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico have resurfaced in the news, specifically highlighting the power of the Shipping Lobby over the President’s ability to give Puerto Rico the Jones Act relief it so desperately needs…Read More