Puerto Rico’s pro-independence forces may issue a surprise in this year’s elections
A pro-independence coalition may break the dominance of the traditional two parties and give hope to the independence struggle.
Puerto Ricans take to the streets against Kamala Harris’s visit
Puerto Ricans protested Harris’ visit citing the ongoing US occupation of Puerto Rico and support to Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people
Police repress workers’ protest for living wages in Port au Prince and other stories
Today we look at protests by textile workers in Port au Prince, Wet’suwet’en activists’ report to the UN on rights violations by Canada, and more
Teachers in Puerto Rico strike for wages, benefits
After the government failed to deliver on salary increases and cut pensions, teachers have called a national strike
Puerto Rico governor forced to resign, protestors say this is only first step
Ricardo Rosselló, the governor of Puerto Rico, announced his resignation yesterday after week long mass protests on the island
Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rosselló resigns after a week of massive protests
Rosselló’s resignation is a victory of the hard fought battle of the Puerto Rican people, but their struggle will not end with him
Puerto Rican protesters give Ricardo Rosselló ultimatum for resignation
Hundreds of thousands are mobilizing today in Puerto Rico and gave Governor Ricardo Rosselló until tonight at midnight to resign
Massive protests in Puerto Rico seek governor’s resignation and an end to colonization
The protesters’ immediate demand is for governor Ricardo Rosselló to resign, but the mobilizations have also highlighted the widespread rejection of Puerto Rico’s status as a colony of the US
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