Most people think of Puerto Rico as a single island—but it’s actually an archipelago made up of over 140 islands, including the often-overlooked Culebra and Vieques. In our first episode, we dive into the geography, history, and political importance of these smaller islands, exploring how their experiences with US military occupation, protest, and neglect mirror the broader colonial reality of Puerto Rico. From ancient Taíno resistance to modern-day struggles for recognition and justice, this episode brings context to the complexities of territory, power, and identity.
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