It is thought that a combination of the debt crisis and two major hurricanes in the late 2010s, caused further departures from the island. Overall the population has decreased by about half a million in the 21st century, with many seeking better opportunities on the mainland.
it is thought that a combination of the debt crisis and two major hurricanes in the late 2010s caused further departures from the island overall the population has decreased by about half a million in the 21st century with many seeking better opportunities on the mainland