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Is Puerto Rico part of the US?
Yes, Puerto Rico is a US territory. This means its residents are US citizens, but they don't have full voting representation in the US Congress and can't vote in presidential elections. The drought and water rationing affect hundreds of thousands of people on this Caribbean island, highlighting challenges faced by US territories.
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