Puerto Rico’s Independence Movement Is Gaining Strength

Cruz Bonlarron Martínez Jacobin
Since the 19th century, the choice between independence and incorporation into the US has been a central issue for Puerto Rican politics. Support for the left-wing Puerto Rico Independence Party is now surging among the country’s youth.

books

Why Puerto Rico Remains a Colony in All but Name

Alex MacArthur Jacobin
Cold War Puerto Rico by Steve Howell argues that Washington has long treated the island as giant aircraft carrier. The result has been severe: residents face economic strain while lacking many democratic rights and social protections.

tv

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show Was Political Art at Its Best

Cruz Bonlarron Martínez Jacobin
It’s no wonder Donald Trump was enraged by Bad Bunny’s halftime show at the Super Bowl. The Puerto Rican trap star has grown into the role of political artist, and the creativity of his music is an indictment of MAGA’s schlock-filled cultural wastela

Which Bad Bunny Halftime Show Did You See?

Petra R. Rivera-Rideau and Vanessa Díaz The New York Times
Bad Bunny made history at the Super Bowl on Sunday, giving voice to Puerto Rican history and culture, and doing so in Spanish at a time when that alone could get you picked up by masked immigration agents.

People in Venezuela Can Oppose the Government but Still Reject US Intervention

Janine Jackson interview with Michelle Ellner FAIR - Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting
Venezuelans are not a political monolith. People in Venezuela can oppose the government, but still reject US intervention. They can be angry at corruption or mistakes the government has done, but still remember foreign interventions and meddling.
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