On the recordJuly 23, 2020
There was a commitment to clean up Vieques and no one can question the fact that in Vieques, we have the highest rate of cancer compared to any other municipality in Puerto Rico.
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congress.govThere was a commitment to clean up Vieques and no one can question the fact that in Vieques, we have the highest rate of cancer compared to any other municipality in Puerto Rico.
Velazquez points out the health crisis in Vieques linked to environmental degradation from the Navy.
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