It is a symbol of my free Puerto Rico." As a Nuyorican now living in San Juan, my experience at these protests has showed me the power of the flag, as well as the community and pride that comes ...

Painter Héctor Collazo Hernández is painting the Puerto Rican flag in each of the island’s towns. His project, 78 pueblos y 1 bandera, seeks to turn abandoned buildings into tourist attractions.