In this episode of the Mano a Mano podcast, George Laws Garcia and Martin Rivera discuss a recent visit to Puerto Rico for the Right to Democracy Summit on U.S. Colonialism, where a cross-territorial coalition worked towards ending the unjust treatment of U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals in all of America's territories. Their discussion also highlights the upcoming Puerto Rico Equality and Statehood Summit in Washington D.C. hosted by the Government of Puerto Rico, and how citizen advocates are shaping the future of the movement to end the injustices of territorial colonialism and advance full equality and democracy through statehood. The episode wraps up with answers to listeners' questions about issues ranging from sovereignty to gentrification in Puerto Rico.
Tune in for an in-depth analysis of cultural, political, and social factors affecting the Puerto Rico’s statehood movement.
00:45 Recent Visit to Puerto Rico and Cross Territorial Coalition
02:11 Cultural Differences and Common Goals
05:43 Territorial Status and Self-Determination
16:15 Upcoming Puerto Rico Equality and Statehood Summit
21:32 Mailbag: Answering Audience Questions
29:26 Conclusion and Call to Action