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43% of people in Puerto Rico live in poverty. More than 5,000 crypto traders, real estate developers and other wealthy Americans have moved to the island since 2012. These rich transplants pay 3% taxes, while locals pay up to 36%. We spoke with local residents, investigative journalists and activists as well as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to answer one question: What happens when a government surrenders itself entirely to the 1%? ----- More Perfect Union is a new nonprofit media org with a mission to empower working people. Learn more here: http://perfectunion.us/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectunion/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorePerfUnion

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Puerto Rico, like any other place, has experienced its share of disturbing events throughout its history. However many of  these events border on crimes against humanity and for good reason. These acts will not only make you cringe but they will invoke emotion from those connected to them. Here are five of some of the worst of those events. #puertorico #boricua #borinquen #coquireport Check out our latest videos and don't forget to subscribe: #https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTo60wq-51-fOC83devwV3A