Puerto Rico – Colony Without End

Episode 467 January 12, 2026 00:17:58
Puerto Rico – Colony Without End
History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture
Puerto Rico – Colony Without End

Jan 12 2026 | 00:17:58

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Show Notes

Puerto Rico – Colony Without End examines more than a century of unresolved power. Beginning with the transfer of the island in eighteen ninety eight, this episode traces how colonial control evolved rather than disappeared. It follows the imposition of rule without consent, citizenship without full rights, and governance without final authority. Through political shifts, economic pressure, and modern crises, the story shows how powerlessness became structural, normalized, and enduring. This is a country history about control that never fully loosened and a people still waiting to decide their own future.

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