Puerto Ricans protest record-high electricity costs

NPR | By Adrian Florido

Published October 30, 2026 at 5:47 PM EDT

Billions have been invested in Puerto Rico's troubled electrical grid. Despite privatization, the blackouts continue. Protestors say they pay some of the highest electricity prices in the 50 states.

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

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