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Puerto Rico Forward

Puerto Rico Forward explores the archipelago though it's long colonial history and complicated economic relations, both domestic and international. Hosted by Andrew Mercado-Vázquez of San Juan, and pr... Read more

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Puerto Rico Forward: Congress and a Post-Maria PR

Puerto Rico Forward: Congress and a Post-Maria PR

This episode focuses on US congress' attempts to benefit from Puerto Rico's vulnerable economic status after Hurricane M... Read more

6 Feb 2018

15mins

Ranked #2

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Puerto Rico Forward: PR’s Economic Crisis (1940-1976)

Puerto Rico Forward: PR’s Economic Crisis (1940-1976)

This episode sheds some light on the post-war economic crisis in Puerto Rico. How did private businesses take advantage ... Read more

11 Apr 2018

15mins

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The Boricua Awakening of 2019 and its Repercussions

The Boricua Awakening of 2019 and its Repercussions

The Boricua Awakening movement that seeks to oust any government official soiled by corruption or mismanagement (most re... Read more

13 Aug 2019

23mins

Ranked #4

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Puerto Rico Forward: The Vote for President

Puerto Rico Forward: The Vote for President

There is at least one glaring void in the “inclusive” landscape of the US voting population: US Citizens living in Puert... Read more

9 Jul 2019

25mins

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Puerto Rico Forward: 40 Years of Exploitation

Puerto Rico Forward: 40 Years of Exploitation

The Corporación del Fondo de Interés Apremiante (COFINA, or The Puerto Rico Urgent Interest Fund Corporation) is a gover... Read more

12 Jun 2019

32mins

Ranked #6

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Puerto Rico Forward: PROMESA, part 1

Puerto Rico Forward: PROMESA, part 1

A look behind the purpose and creation of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). W... Read more

18 Dec 2018

26mins

Ranked #7

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Puerto Rico Forward: Paradise is for Millionaires

Puerto Rico Forward: Paradise is for Millionaires

PR has functioned as a military outpost, a massive plantation, and a taxation escape for major corporations. Today, anot... Read more

15 Oct 2018

24mins

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Puerto Rico Forward: PR’s Economic Crisis (1976-2015)

Puerto Rico Forward: PR’s Economic Crisis (1976-2015)

This episode sheds some light on the ongoing economic crisis in Puerto Rico. What existing laws allow large businesses t... Read more

15 May 2018

15mins

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Puerto Rico Forward: The Colonial Ways of US Citizenship

Puerto Rico Forward: The Colonial Ways of US Citizenship

This episode explores the definition of citizenship as it applies to Puerto Rico and other US colonies. What does it mea... Read more

15 Aug 2018

15mins

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Puerto Rico Forward: PR v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust

Puerto Rico Forward: PR v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust

This episode focuses on the impactful Supreme Court case: PR v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust (2015). Help us keep ... Read more

15 Jun 2018

15mins

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Puerto Rico Forward: Playing By Their Rules

Puerto Rico Forward: Playing By Their Rules

This episode digs into the meaning and implications of the Puerto Rico Admission Act (HR 260), the recently proposed bil... Read more

15 Jul 2018

16mins

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PRF Review: Big government to blame?

PRF Review: Big government to blame?

Andrew Mercado-Vázquez of Puerto Rico Forward reviews recent criticism against PR's economic development. Video versions... Read more

4 Jun 2019

10mins

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Puerto Rico Forward: PR is not a "Commonwealth"

Puerto Rico Forward: PR is not a "Commonwealth"

The term "commonwealth" resembles less an objective definition and more a menu of options. In what sense is Puerto Rico ... Read more

15 Nov 2018

24mins

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PRF Review: Trump wants Puerto Rico to fail

PRF Review: Trump wants Puerto Rico to fail

Andrew reviews recent articles providing evidence of the Trump administration's desire (and plan) to see the Puerto Rica... Read more

1 Feb 2019

11mins

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Puerto Rico Forward: PROMESA, part 3

Puerto Rico Forward: PROMESA, part 3

Our continued look behind the purpose and creation of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act ... Read more

19 Feb 2019

21mins

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