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Vice President Harris Visits Puerto Rico For Aid Update

A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag during a protest against the visit of Vice President Kamala Harris to Puerto Rico, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, March. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granad

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Puerto Rico on Friday for a brief visit aimed at showcasing the federal aid the U.S. territory has received in the aftermath of devastating hurricanes. The trip also included attendance at a Democratic fundraiser as part of a broader effort to engage with Latino voters ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Accompanying Harris on her visit were U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman. The delegation was welcomed by Governor Pedro Pierluisi, a Democrat advocating for Puerto Rico's statehood.

She attended a Democratic fundraiser and engaged with Latino voters.
Vice President Harris visited Puerto Rico to highlight federal aid post-hurricanes.
Accompanied by Energy Secretary Granholm and HUD Deputy Secretary Todman.
Governor Pierluisi welcomed the delegation advocating for Puerto Rico's statehood.
Protesters voiced discontent over territorial status and Israel-Hamas conflict.
Harris toured a home in Canovanas and visited a community center in San Juan.

Prior to Harris' arrival, a small group of protesters gathered in the capital to voice their discontent with the island's territorial status and call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Some protesters expressed their opposition to Harris' visit, with one individual standing on a U.S. flag and others burning additional flags.

During her visit, Harris was scheduled to tour a home in Canovanas and visit a community center in San Juan. She was also set to address a campaign reception before returning to the U.S. mainland later in the day. This marks Harris' first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, having previously visited the island in 2017 as a U.S. senator following the destructive hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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