On December 1st, hundreds of Latinx activists are gathered in San Juan, Puerto Rico to build, learn, and strategize together. In the midst of a transition into a Trump administration and a time of protest on the island – from resisting PROMESA’s Fiscal Control Board to blockading the dumping of coal ash in Peñuelas – the climate at the gathering is electric, with Latinx activists from all places and nationalities ready to learn and stand in solidarity against the colonization and subjugation Puerto Rico has endured for far too long.
Hundreds of Latinxs Gather in San Juan for #Lánzate2016
Stay Connected with Mijente news and efforts!
Related Articles
Take Back Tech 2024: Exposing Harms, Reclaiming People Power
At Take Back Tech 2024, over 450 organizers, advocates, and workers came together to deepen the connections & strategies we need to combat tech’s worst harms.
New Texas Poll: Latino Frustration with Economy and Abbott’s Leadership
Mijente’s new poll shows Texas Latino voters reject Abbott’s failed leadership on key issues, like economy, healthcare, immigration, & the state’s power grid.
What’s the Latest on Elections in Puerto Rico?
For the first time an alliance amongst the center-left has created a viable alternative to bipartisanship in Puerto Rico that could win some significant elections.
Militarization and Repression in El Salvador: Interview with Francisco Parada Rodriguez
In 2024, El Salvador has been under the scrutiny of the international community due to the increasingly repressive tactics of President Nayib Bukele. His far-right government’s heavy-handed approach to crime, under the guise of establishing “public security”, has sparked both…