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$45 billion to $90 billion

Early estimate of Hurricane Maria's damage to Puerto Rico. The island was already bankrupt before the storm hit, with $72 billion in debt.

October 05, 2017 •

Caroline Cournoyer

Early estimate of Hurricane Maria's damage to Puerto Rico. The island was already bankrupt before the storm hit, with $72 billion in debt.

Caroline Cournoyer

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.

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