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Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos (Puerto Rico: Open Your Eyes) is a bold and thought-provoking podcast dedicated to uncovering the true history of Borikén—the island we now know as Puerto Rico. Through weekly episodes, we seek to awaken consciousness across the Latino community, sparking real conversations that bridge generations and borders.Our show dives deep into the stories often left untold, exploring how Puerto Rico became an unexpected bridge between two continents and examining the historical, cultural, and political forces that have shaped our identity. We confront the good, the bad, and the ugly—highlighting the beauty of Boricua resilience while also facing the realities of economic bondage and colonial legacy.At the heart of Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos is a commitment to dialogue. We will meet with voices from across the diaspora—activists, historians, artists, elders, and youth—to discuss Puerto Rico’s path toward true s
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- 4 days ago5 min
The Day Puerto Rico’s First Resident Commissioner Spoke on the House Floor
Your voice matters! Leave a voice message of up to 60 seconds. / ¡Tu voz cuenta! Deja un mensaje de voz de hasta 60 segundos.On January 19, 1905, Congressman John Hull yielded the floor of the U.S. House to the man he called the Delegate from Puerto Rico. Federico Degetau rose and corrected him. He was Puerto Rico’s first Resident Commissioner, and the distinction mattered. He could speak, but the limits of his office kept him from addressing part of the debate.In this episode of Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes, Eddie Ortiz takes you inside that exchange through a three-voice reenactment based on the Congressional Record. Before the Spanish-American War of 1898, Degetau represented Puerto Rico in Spain’s parliament, the Cortes. After the war, under U.S. rule, Puerto Ricans elected him to represent them in Washington. What could he do in one chamber that he couldn’t do in the other?Read the full transcript of Federico Degetau’s speech in the original Congressional Record, starting on printed page 1086.What stood out to you in Degetau’s speech? What does this moment tell you about how Puerto Rico’s political voice changed after 1898, and how do you see its connection to Puerto Rico today? We’d like to hear from you. Leave us a voice message and share your thoughts.
- 1 weeks ago11 min
Is it too late? Are they listening?
Your voice matters! Leave a voice message of up to 60 seconds. / ¡Tu voz cuenta! Deja un mensaje de voz de hasta 60 segundos.Have you ever discussed a product with a friend, then opened social media and seen an advertisement for that very thing? What happens when the conversation took place during an ordinary phone call—or in person, with your smartphone nearby?In this episode of Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes, Edwin Ortiz reflects on digital privacy, targeted advertising, and the uneasy feeling that our private lives may be more exposed than we realize. Drawing on academic research, FTC findings, and investigations into government access to commercial data, we explore what is documented, what remains uncertain, and why these questions matter for everyday life and peaceful political participation.Has this happened to you? Share your experience in the comments or leave a voice message through our podcast page.Are they listening, or is it just our imagination?Get our free app for access to our videos, podcasts, articles, projects, and ways to support our work. Install it directly through your phone’s browser:Android: Open the link in Chrome. Tap the three-dot menu, select Install app or Add to Home screen, and confirm.iPhone: Open the link in Safari. Tap Share, select Add to Home Screen, then tap Add.If the link opens inside Facebook or another app, copy it into Chrome or Safari. Once installed, tap the app icon on your home screen.Open our free app
- 2 weeks ago5 min
Puerto Rico: Nuestra patria, nuestro futuro
Your voice matters! Leave a voice message of up to 60 seconds. / ¡Tu voz cuenta! Deja un mensaje de voz de hasta 60 segundos.Quién decide el futuro de Puerto Rico? ¿Y quién responde cuando nuestro pueblo sigue enfrentando apagones, interrupciones de agua y promesas sin cumplir?En este episodio de Puerto Rico, Abran los Ojos, Edwin Ortiz presenta una reflexión firme y apasionada sobre nuestra historia, identidad y derecho a decidir. Desde la invasión de 1898 y la transferencia de soberanía sin el consentimiento puertorriqueño hasta la desigualdad política de la relación territorial actual, examinamos preguntas que siguen esperando respuestas.Hablamos de Vieques, las injusticias reproductivas contra mujeres puertorriqueñas, la dependencia económica, el transporte marítimo, la vivienda y la necesidad de recuperar nuestra capacidad de producir y prosperar.También exigimos responsabilidad a nuestros políticos en la isla, las agencias públicas de Puerto Rico y los contratistas privados que operan aquí. La responsabilidad federal no excusa la corrupción local, y las fallas locales no eliminan las obligaciones de Washington.¿Cuándo votaremos por conciencia en lugar de seguir ciegamente las líneas partidistas? Si podemos unirnos después de un huracán, ¿por qué no llevar esa misma solidaridad a nuestras decisiones políticas?Reconocemos a los puertorriqueños de la diáspora, nacidos en la isla o fuera de ella, que se movilizan para ayudar a nuestras comunidades. La distancia no borra la pertenencia.Examinamos la estadidad, la independencia y una posible reunificación con España mediante una autonomía moderna, con énfasis en el consentimiento democrático, las condiciones jurídicas y la rendición de cuentas.Escucha, reflexiona y comparte. Nuestra historia merece atención. Nuestro futuro merece nuestra participación.Apoya nuestro crowdfundingConoce y apoya Proyecto Puerto Rico en España, una iniciativa para crear oportunidades, promover el intercambio cultural y preservar nuestra historia:Apoyar Proyecto Puerto Rico en EspañaObtén nuestra aplicación gratuitaAccede a nuestro contenido y a los enlaces de nuestros proyectos desde un solo lugar:Abrir la aplicación Puerto Rico, Abran los OjosLa aplicación se instala directamente desde el navegador de tu teléfono. No necesitas buscarla en el App Store ni en Google Play.Para Apple: iPhone o iPadAbre el enlace de la aplicación en Safari.Pulsa Compartir, el símbolo de un cuadrado con una flecha hacia arriba. Según tu versión, puede estar dentro del menú.Selecciona Agregar a la pantalla de inicio o Añadir a pantalla de inicio.Si aparece Abrir como app web, activa esa opción.Pulsa Agregar o Añadir. Encontrarás el icono en la pantalla de inicio.Para AndroidAbre el enlace de la aplicación en Google Chrome.Pulsa el menú de los tres puntos.Selecciona Instalar aplicación o Agregar a la pantalla principal.Confirma con Instalar o Agregar y sigue las indicaciones.Abre la aplicación desde el nuevo icono de tu teléfono.Si el enlace se abre dentro de Facebook, Instagram u otra aplicación, cópialo y ábrelo directamente en Safari o Chrome para realizar la instalación.Gracias por escuchar, compartir y apoyar esta conversación entre los puertorriqueños de la isla y la diáspora.Historia. Identidad. Conversación. Posibilidades.
- 2 weeks ago22 min
Who decides Puerto Rico’s future and who answers when our people are left struggling?
Your voice matters! Leave a voice message of up to 60 seconds. / ¡Tu voz cuenta! Deja un mensaje de voz de hasta 60 segundos.Puerto Rico: Our homeland, our futureWho decides Puerto Rico’s future and who answers when our people are left struggling?In this episode of Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes, Edwin Ortiz delivers a passionate reflection on our history, identity, and right to determine our future. From the invasion of 1898 and the imposed transfer of sovereignty to today’s territorial relationship, we examine the distance between American citizenship and equal political participation.We address Vieques, reproductive injustices, economic dependence, shipping restrictions, and the struggle for reliable electricity and water. We also turn the conversation toward Puerto Rico’s own politicians, public agencies, and private contractors. Federal responsibility cannot excuse corruption on the island, and local failures cannot erase Washington’s obligations.When will we vote our conscience instead of automatically defending a party? Why can we stand together after a hurricane, yet struggle to bring that same solidarity into our political decisions?This episode recognizes Puerto Ricans in the diaspora, whether born on the island or elsewhere, whose support helps families through disaster and recovery. Distance does not erase belonging.We also discuss statehood, independence, and the possibility of reunification with Spain through a modern autonomous relationship, emphasizing informed debate, democratic consent, and accountability under any future arrangement.Give this conversation more than a minute. Listen to the full episode, share it, and consider what we owe one another as a people.Get our free appFind our content and project links through one central hub: Open the Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes appYou can install the app directly from your phone’s browser without visiting an app store.Apple iPhone and iPad:Open the app link in Safari.Tap Share the square with an upward-pointing arrow. Depending on your Safari layout, you may first need to open the menu.Scroll through the options and select Add to Home Screen.If Open as Web App appears, turn it on.Tap Add. The app icon will appear on your Home Screen.Android:Open the app link in Google Chrome.Tap the three-dot menu.Select Install app or Add to Home screen.Tap Install or Add and follow the confirmation prompts.Open the app from its new icon on your phone.If the link opens inside Facebook, Instagram, or another app, copy it into Safari on Apple devices or Chrome on Android, then follow the steps above.Read, subscribe, and support our workContinue the conversation on Substack. Subscribe free, read our articles, and share them with others: Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes on SubstackTo help sustain our research, writing, and bilingual podcast production, support us on Patreon: Support Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes on PatreonThank you for listening, sharing, and helping this conversation reach Puerto Ricans on the island and throughout the diaspora.History. Identity. Conversation. Possibilities.
- 2 weeks ago13 min
Puerto Rico at the UN: 128 Years, Congressional Power, and the Right to Decide
Your voice matters! Leave a voice message of up to 60 seconds. / ¡Tu voz cuenta! Deja un mensaje de voz de hasta 60 segundos.If Puerto Rico’s colonial question was settled in 1953, why does Congress still exercise territorial authority over the island?In this episode of Puerto Rico, Open Your Eyes, Edwin Ortiz examines Washington’s call to end the mandate of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization—and why Cuba’s participation cannot justify dismissing the independent voices of Puerto Rican petitioners.Drawing on his appearance at the United Nations in June 2026, Edwin discusses the different futures advocated before the committee, including independence, statehood, and reunification with Spain.We examine UN General Assembly Resolution 748, the distinction between local self-government and political equality, and three important Supreme Court decisions: Puerto Rico v. Sánchez Valle, Financial Oversight Board v. Aurelius, and United States v. Vaello Madero.These cases address separate legal questions, but they document continuing congressional authority and unequal treatment. PROMESA’s unelected fiscal oversight board further illustrates the limits of Puerto Rico’s control over its own affairs.After 128 years under United States sovereignty, Edwin calls for a binding referendum that includes statehood, independence, and reunification with Spain—with clearly defined terms and the agreements necessary to implement the people’s decision. Reunification would require Spain’s consent and negotiated legal and international arrangements.Does the present relationship provide political equality—or preserve territorial subordination?Hosted by Edwin Ortiz, President of The National Puerto Rico & Spain Initiative.📱 GET OUR FREE APPFind our videos, podcasts, articles, projects, social media, and ways to support our work—all in one place:https://app.puertoricoabranlosojos.com/To add the app to your phone:• Android: Open the link in Chrome, tap the three-dot menu, and select “Add to Home screen” or “Install app,” depending on the options shown. • iPhone: Open the link in Safari, tap the Share button, and select “Add to Home Screen.”Once added, tap the app icon on your home screen to visit us anytime.Subscribe, share this episode, and help keep Puerto Rican voices in the conversation.#PuertoRico #SelfDetermination #Decolonization #PROMESA #PuertoRicoOpenYourEyes
- 2 weeks ago3 min
Si la cuestión colonial de Puerto Rico quedó resuelta en 1953, ¿por qué el Congreso de Estados Unidos sigue ejerciendo autoridad territorial sobre la isla?
Your voice matters! Leave a voice message of up to 60 seconds. / ¡Tu voz cuenta! Deja un mensaje de voz de hasta 60 segundos.Si la cuestión colonial de Puerto Rico quedó resuelta en 1953, ¿por qué el Congreso de Estados Unidos sigue ejerciendo autoridad territorial sobre la isla?En este episodio de Puerto Rico, Abran los Ojos, Edwin Ortiz examina el llamado de Washington a terminar el mandato del Comité Especial de Descolonización de las Naciones Unidas y explica por qué la participación de Cuba no justifica descartar las voces de los peticionarios puertorriqueños.Desde su experiencia ante la ONU en junio de 2026, Edwin destaca que las audiencias incluyeron distintas propuestas para nuestro futuro: independencia, estadidad y reunificación con España. Nuestras voces merecen respuestas sobre sus argumentos, independientemente de los países que participen en ese foro.Examinamos la Resolución 748 de 1953 y la diferencia entre tener un gobierno local electo y alcanzar igualdad política. También abordamos tres decisiones del Tribunal Supremo estadounidense: Puerto Rico contra Sánchez Valle, el caso Aurelius sobre la Junta de Supervisión Fiscal y Estados Unidos contra Vaello Madero.Aunque estos casos atienden asuntos jurídicos diferentes, evidencian la continuidad de la autoridad territorial y del trato desigual. PROMESA y las facultades de una junta no electa sobre nuestros planes fiscales y presupuestos ilustran esa realidad.Tras 128 años bajo soberanía estadounidense, reclamamos un referéndum vinculante que incluya estadidad, independencia y reunificación con España, con términos claros y compromisos para implementar la decisión del pueblo. La reunificación requeriría el consentimiento de España y los acuerdos jurídicos e internacionales correspondientes.¿Representa la relación actual igualdad política o mantiene la subordinación territorial?Presentado por Edwin Ortiz, presidente de The National Puerto Rico & Spain Initiative.📱 ACCEDE A NUESTRA APLICACIÓN GRATUITAEncuentra nuestros videos, podcasts, artículos, proyectos, redes sociales y formas de apoyar nuestro trabajo, todo en un solo lugar:https://app.puertoricoabranlosojos.com/Para añadirla a tu teléfono:• Android: Abre el enlace en Chrome, pulsa el menú de tres puntos y selecciona “Añadir a la pantalla de inicio” o “Instalar aplicación”, según la opción disponible. • iPhone: Abre el enlace en Safari, pulsa el botón Compartir y selecciona “Añadir a la pantalla de inicio”.Una vez añadida, toca el icono en tu pantalla de inicio para acceder cuando quieras.Comparte este episodio y ayúdanos a mantener las voces puertorriqueñas en la conversación.#PuertoRico #Autodeterminación #Descolonización #PROMESA #PuertoRicoAbranLosOjos
- 3 weeks ago12 min
WHO DIVIDED PUERTO RICO IN THE NAME OF RELIGION?
Your voice matters! Leave a voice message of up to 60 seconds. / ¡Tu voz cuenta! Deja un mensaje de voz de hasta 60 segundos.Did you know that after the American invasion of 1898, Protestant missionary organizations divided Puerto Rico into religious territories?Through the Comity Agreement, different denominations coordinated their missionary activities across the island.But was this simply religious freedom, or was religion also used to Americanize Puerto Rican society?🎥 Discover this forgotten chapter of history with Edwin Ortiz on Puerto Rico: Open Your Eyes.🌐 CONNECT WITH US📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuertoRicoOpenYourEyes🎙️ Substack: https://puertoricoopenyoureyes.substack.com/🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RLJrBUuligvF675jKmVJO📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@puerto.rico.open1📲 Download Our App: https://app.puertoricoabranlosojos.com/🌎 Official Podcast Website: https://puertoricoabranlosojos.com/🎤 RSS Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/🎙️ LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE! Share your opinions, questions, or comments. Your voice matters! https://rss.com/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/voicemail/🇵🇷 National Puerto Rico & Spain Initiative: https://tnprsi.org/🇪🇸 Proyecto Puerto Rico en España: https://proyectopuertoricoenespana.com/🏛️ Partido Autonomista Puertorriqueño: https://partidoautonomistapuertoriqueno.com/❤️ SUPPORT OUR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN Help us build Proyecto Puerto Rico en España! https://www.crowdfunder.com/p/project-puerto-rico-in-spain❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PuertoRicoOpenYourEyes📢 Watch, comment, share, and subscribe!#PuertoRico #PuertoRicoHistory #Religion #1898 #Americanization #ComityAgreement #TNPRSI #PuertoRicoOpenYourEyes
- 3 weeks ago3 min
THEY DEFENDED PUERTO RICO! Federico Degetau y González and Luis Muñoz Rivera
Your voice matters! Leave a voice message of up to 60 seconds. / ¡Tu voz cuenta! Deja un mensaje de voz de hasta 60 segundos.THEY DEFENDED PUERTO RICO! Federico Degetau y González and Luis Muñoz RiveraDid you know that Puerto Rican representatives challenged racist insults from American government figures more than a century ago?Federico Degetau y González was a lawyer, writer, and former member of Spain’s parliament before becoming Puerto Rico’s first Resident Commissioner. He challenged former Navy Secretary Hilary Herbert’s claim that Puerto Ricans were an inferior race.Luis Muñoz Rivera was a poet, journalist, and leader in Puerto Rico’s autonomous government before becoming Resident Commissioner. In 1916, he answered Joseph Cannon’s offensive remarks on the House floor, defending his homeland’s dignity and Puerto Ricans’ right to self-government.Our history includes the Puerto Ricans who answered back.🎥 Watch, share, and tell us: Did you know their stories?💬 LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE https://rss.com/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/voicemail/🤝 CROWDFUNDER — SUPPORT OUR PROJECT https://www.crowdfunder.com/p/project-puerto-rico-in-spain📲 WEBSITE & FREE APP https://puertoricoabranlosojos.com/ https://app.puertoricoabranlosojos.com/🎙️ READ, WATCH & LISTENSubstack: https://puertoricoopenyoureyes.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuertoRicoOpenYourEyesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RLJrBUuligvF675jKmVJOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@puerto.rico.open1🌎 OUR INITIATIVESThe National Puerto Rico & Spain Initiative: https://tnprsi.org/Proyecto Puerto Rico en España: https://proyectopuertoricoenespana.com/Partido Autonomista Puertorriqueño: https://partidoautonomistapuertoriqueno.com/📘 FACEBOOKTNPRSI: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582909199852Proyecto Puerto Rico en España: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578796271848❤️ PATREON https://www.patreon.com/PuertoRicoOpenYourEyes📩 CONTACT PuertoRicoOpenYourEyes@gmail.com
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About Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes
Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos (Puerto Rico: Open Your Eyes) is a bold and thought-provoking podcast dedicated to uncovering the true history of Borikén—the island we now know as Puerto Rico. Through weekly episodes, we seek to awaken consciousness across the Latino community, sparking real conversations that bridge generations and borders.Our show dives deep into the stories often left untold, exploring how Puerto Rico became an unexpected bridge between two continents and examining the historical, cultural, and political forces that have shaped our identity. We confront the good, the bad, and the ugly—highlighting the beauty of Boricua resilience while also facing the realities of economic bondage and colonial legacy.At the heart of Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos is a commitment to dialogue. We will meet with voices from across the diaspora—activists, historians, artists, elders, and youth—to discuss Puerto Rico’s path toward true s
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