Breaking Big

Carmen Yulín Cruz

Episode 12 | 25m 46s

Track the route of San Juan’s Mayor Cruz after Puerto Rico was slammed by a catastrophic hurricane. The city leader stood up and fought for relief aid, becoming the heroic voice of her struggling island and the Puerto Rican people.

Aired: 09/14/18 | Expires: 09/12/25 | Rating: TV-PG

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Extras From This Episode

• Carmen Yulin Cruz Runs For Office

  Clip: Ep12 | 55s

• Episode 12 Preview | Carmen Yulín Cruz

  Preview: Ep12 | 30s

• Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz Changes Her Views

  Clip: Ep12 | 1m 23s

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