Since Governor Rossello’s resignation in early August, the protests have evolved into provisional and regularly scheduled plebiscites, or popular assemblies, held in towns across the island. Puerto Ricans are organizing to build a democratic, transparent government and society, one responsive to the people, not the hated La Junta or the Wall Street banks and profiteers La Junta represents.
by Carol Ramos Widom
People’s World| August 27, 2019
Asociación de Maestros de Puerto Rico. Facebook.
Once again Puerto Rico is facing the threat of another hurricane, this one named Dorian. It comes at a time when the island has not nearly recovered from the devastation of Hurricane Maria and the related criminal neglect of President Trump two years ago.
As this new storm approaches, however, the people of Puerto Rico are preparing to meet its threat with some important victories under their belts. Chief among those victories was the uprising that toppled a criminally negligent governor. Another victory is reflected in the ability they have shown to meet future challenges.
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