Francisco A. Santiago Cintrón

In this engaging discussion, labor lawyer and activist Francisco A. Santiago Cintrón and organizer Sebastián Castrodad Reverón dive into the rich history of the Puerto Rican independence movement. They explore the colonial violence that shaped national identity, the influence of Latin American revolutions, and pivotal uprisings like El Grito de Lares. The conversation illuminates class variations in nationalism and the impact of U.S. intervention, touching on labor unrest and the rise of radical leaders like Pedro Albizu Campos, while reflecting on the ongoing fight for independence.