More than 400 people marched Saturday in Old San Juan, from Plaza Colón to the Federal Court building, demanding Puerto Rico’s independence and denouncing what organizers called the U.S. government’s 'double colonialism,' marking 128 years since the U.S. invasion of the island and 10 years since the imposition of the Fiscal Oversight Board (JSF). More than 20 organizations joined the mobilization, which ended with a political and cultural rally outside the Federal Court, where demands included ending U.S. military use of the territory and opposing excessive development projects.
Politics
Independence Supporters March in Old San Juan Against U.S. 'Double Colonialism'
At a glance
- Over 400 people protested in Old San Juan for Puerto Rico’s independence
- The protest denounced the 'double colonization' by the US government
- Independence received more votes in the last election than in any other status consultation
Why this matters: For Puerto Ricans, achieving independence could mean gaining control over their own economic, social, and political development, potentially addressing issues like poverty, emigration, and colonialism.
In context (787daily, from public data)
- 336,160Census estimate, 2020–20241521Founded47.9 sq mi (124 km²)Area
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