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How the Legacy of Colonialism Keeps Puerto Rico's Healthcare System in Shambles (Encore)

Making Contact

Apr 22, 202629:15News & Politics

Almost half of Puerto Rico's doctors have fled the island over the past decade, leading to a lack of specialists and treatment and incredibly long wait times. And this isn't just an inconvenience. People are dying from l...

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How the Legacy of Colonialism Keeps Puerto Rico's Healthcare System in Shambles (Encore) is an episode from Making Contact. Almost half of Puerto Rico's doctors have fled the island over the past decade, leading to a lack of specialists and...

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Published Apr 22, 2026, 29:15 long, audio available.