Angela Albela

Puerto-Rican resident of Los Angeles

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Angela Albela is a Puerto-Rican resident of Los Angeles, California.

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President Trump says Puerto Rico was a disaster before Hurricane Maria hit the island almost a month ago.

In Puerto Rico, still no sense of relief

President Trump says Puerto Rico was a disaster before Hurricane Maria hit the island almost a month ago.

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