A local population frustrated with the rule of a colonial power, seeking control over their economy and political decisions, developing a cultural identity distinct from that of their overseers   Continue reading

  Este martes, varios portavoces de organizaciones de puertorriqueños en la diáspora se movilizaron hasta Maryland para pedirle al líder de la mayoría demócrata en la Cámara de Representantes que considere el proyecto presentado por Nydia Velázquez y Alexandria Ocasio Cortez que busca crear una Asamblea Constitucional para resolver el problema del estatus en la isla, territorio estadounidense.   Continue reading

Grupos de la diáspora y organización pro inmigrante han reclamado también al líder de la mayoría cameral, Steny Hoyer, que apoye el proyecto de las congresistas demócratas puertorriqueñas Nydia Velázquez y Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Continue reading

  This unprecedented investment of funds and resources represents a unique opportunity to fix the Puerto Rico electric system and promote lifesaving, reliable, and resilient electric service to the residents of Puerto Rico.    Continue reading

  Some protesters played percussion instruments while others held a large black banner that read “USA OUT OF PUERTO RICO, END COLONIALISM AND OCCUPATION, YANKI GO HOME.” Another banner read “STATEHOOD = COLONIALISM,” while still other protesters held placards reading “NO TO STATEHOOD” and featuring the original flag of Puerto Rico—the current, colonial flag of Puerto Rico was designed to match the U.S. flag.   Continue reading