Puerto Ricans Aren’t Taking Austerity Lying Down

Recently Puerto Rico has seen large protests by workers in the public sector, demanding raises, better working conditions, and more secure retirement. Dr. Adriana Garriga-López, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Kalamazoo College & Adjunct Professor at the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey campus, joined The Freedom Side Live to break down the context of the protests, their demands, and what it means for the future of Puerto Rico.

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