On the night of January 1st, as Puerto Rico was recovering from an island-wide blackout, a small restaurant in Cabo Rojo faced a troubling incident involving a tourist from the mainland US.
Security footage reportedly showed the woman, closely resembling the alleged perpetrator, carrying a red gasoline can shortly before a fire engulfed the restaurant and adjacent businesses.
Outrage spread across Puerto Rico as news of the arson emerged, with many sharing personal details about the alleged perpetrator on social media platforms.
The incident highlights increasing tensions between Puerto Rico and the mainland US, as community leaders respond to acts of violence tied to tourism.
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