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    U.S. Handled Puerto Rico Hurricane Aftermath Badly, Says Refugee Group

    Refugees International cites "poor coordination and logistics on the ground." FEMA says the island's distance from the mainland caused communication and logistical challenges.
    by Greg Allen Dec 18, 2017 2 minutes

    An international human rights group, Refugees International, has issued a scathing report on the U.S. response in Puerto Rico to Hurricane Maria. The group says "poor coordination and logistics on the ground" by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Puerto Rican government "seriously undermined the effectiveness of the aid delivery process."

    Refugees International is an independent non-profit group that advocates on behalf of displaced people around the world. This

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