Colonial Impact and Political Struggles in Puerto Rico

This chapter explores the historical and contemporary effects of colonialism on Puerto Rico, focusing on economic challenges stemming from the Jones Act and political movements like Moimiento y Torreza Yaldana and La Allianza. It discusses the privileged créogio block and the disparity between those benefitting from the colonial arrangement and the majority of Puerto Ricans. Additionally, it delves into migration, US-imposed laws like promesa, debt issues, population shifts, and the importance of including the diaspora in political discussions.