Rulers’ disdain, anti-working-class attacks fuel protests in Puerto Rico
Vol. 82/No. 20 - May 21, 2018![April 30 protest in Humacao. Second sign from the left says, “Being old is not a crime. Enough already of the lies and deceit.” The sign next to it reads, “Lights for everyone, stop ignoring us.”](https://themilitant.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/prico20-300x209.jpg)
Officials of the government-run electric company in Puerto Rico claim that 98 percent of the U.S. colony now has electricity, eight months after hurricanes Irma and Maria ravaged the island, and just a month before the next hurricane season begins.…