TACOMA, Washington — Poverty in U.S. territories like Puerto Rico continues to be present today. For instance, Puerto Rico’s poverty rate in 2018 was 43.1%, which is well above the U.S. national poverty rate of 13.1%. Despite being classified as a high-income economy, extreme weather patterns and tropical storms repeatedly threaten the territory’s economic stability. … Continue reading Poverty in US Territories and the Effects of US Policies