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Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

US President Joe Biden next to First Lady Jill Biden in Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico, October 3 [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters]

US President Joe Biden has announced $60m in aid to Puerto Rico to help the island strengthen its infrastructure after the passage of Hurricane Fiona, which caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean last month.

During a visit to Puerto Rico on Monday, Biden highlighted federal efforts to help the island deal with the aftermath of the hurricane, including cash assistance, compensation for damaged homes and a major disaster declaration that he issued to cover the cost of debris removal.

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