Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Describe Their Puerto Rico Trip

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez went to Puerto Rico after the deadly hurricane Maria. On an exciting trip to the country where the singer’s family is rooted.

The famous couple could not attend the Golden Globes of 2018 that took place on Monday to tour the island and evaluate where they should spend millions of dollars to help.

“I could have been [at the Golden Globes]. But I wanted to be here,” the singer told Good Morning America. “I chose to be here, I’m here. I want you to know that I’m also dressed in black. although I’m very far away in Puerto Rico.”

Puerto Rico has still not recovered from the Hurricane

Jennifer Lopez asked that the citizens of Puerto Rico be “treated equally”. She shared how important it’s to follow up on the fundraising benefits that this couple led. Lopez wants us to “see with our own eyes” how much progress is made on the devastated island after this event.

However, even flying became a clear reminder of the hard work that remains to be done.

“When we flew, we saw all the blue tarpaulins on the roofs. It indicates that the roofs have not yet been repaired,” said Lopez.

Jlo touched the deepest part of the heart of a local citizen, who cried after telling him he would receive some help funds after living with a hole in the roof. There’s still no electricity or gateway since the hurricane swept it. “We had high hopes that he would be more advanced than he is. There is still a lot of work to be done.”

“I woke up and cried looking at social networks,” Rodriguez said. “[One] thing is to raise money, the other thing is to fly there. Feeling the warmth of the people, see the beauty of this island.”

Finding the Silver Lining

The couple also had time to get some good vibes aside from financial aid. They danced a bit with “resilient” locals. Even toured a women’s health center. A visit that had a special meaning for Rodriguez.
“I come from a single mother and I know how difficult it is to be a single mother with two brothers,” he shared. “She took care of all three of us. Had two jobs. Jennifer has about 10 jobs and she’s the best mother I’ve ever met.”