We have been in a pharmaceutical shortage since then as well. Even the most basic drug, levothyroxine. I don’t know who is holding everyone hostage, the PR people, their government or the pharmaceutical companies.
The shortages demonstrate their is no lack of money in PR even if they had 1 industry pharmaceuticals.
My son who lives in Guaynabo and has a small electrical and renovation/construction business told me immediately after the storm, there was a total lack of baking soda which he, and many others, needed to deodorize refrigerators after the food spoiled from no electricity. He was cleaning up absentee owners’ condos. Since then he has reported a serious shortage of basic electrical parts at Home Depot and elsewhere. So I agree, who is making stupid or criminal decisions. He also said that Home Depot or other major stores seem to be operating on a standard plan for distribution to all stores. He said another ludicrous item was large shipments of winter coats, for the tropics?!?!