Political status of Puerto Rico

Several people on stilts and others line a street

Poet laureate says despite poverty, Puerto Ricans are ‘very powerful’ in fight against corruption

July 22, 2019Conflict & Justice

Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans participated in protests demanding the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló. Poet laureate Raquel Salas Rivera speaks with Marco Werman about the movement for change in Puerto Rico.

After almost four hours of protest on May 13, students sit down while they await to hear the results of the conversation between student representatives and government officials.

For student protesters, a rare, decisive — and little-noticed — victory

May 20, 2015Global Politics

As Puerto Ricans prepare to vote, presidential candidates seek their support

August 15, 2013Global Politics