In the Eye of the Hurricane 2022

Puerto Rico. Hurricanes in 2017, earthquakes, and the 2020 pandemic - all during the Trump administration - and now another hurricane. Puerto Rico had not recovered from Maria when Hurricane Fiona struck in September, causing power outages, more damaged infrastructure, hunger, and deaths. President Biden acknowledges a history of inadequate assistance. The local government has had to reintroduce austerity measures. It is likely that there will be more emigration to the continental United States.

Cuba. The passage of Hurricane Ian left two people dead, in addition to material damage and an electricity blackout affecting 11 million people. The authorities are working to restore the power grid, which is already functioning partially. In addition, missing Cuban migrants have been reported off the coast of Florida amid the storm.

DR. For the first time since Hurricane Ivan (2004), Fiona made landfall, causing extensive damage in the east of the country. Groups in greater vulnerability, beyond the reach of official assistance, include migrants and denationalized Dominicans, as shown on the following page.