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Tugwell’s Puerto Rico policy sparks support and backlash
Rexford Tugwell governs with aggressive reform through new boards and authorities. The sugar industry faces upheaval as land, water, and transit are nationalized and a six year development plan reshapes the island’s economy. Luis Munoz Marin allies with Tugwell, while opposition worries about fast change and rising minimum wages.
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