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BY MARISOL LEBRÓNSARAH MOLINARIISABEL GUZZARDO TAMARGO This summer’s water crisis in Puerto Rico is the latest example of the slow violence of the Puerto Rican debt crisis, exacerbated by patterns of remilitarization in the archipelago. This summer, hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans are experiencing widespread service interruptions, inconsistent flow, low-pressure, and a lack of access to clean and safe potable water. The search for water oases or cistern trucks has become a daily household task for many, as more than 150,000 residents across seven municipalities face the imposition of strict water rationing periods.  This latest water emergency is partially the result […]