Voices Stories by Karen Juanita Carrillo
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Now the whole world knows we're a colony
According to the author, when U.S. policy makers polled Puerto Ricans on the island to gauge if they wanted independence from the United States, the poll revealed that when asked "What is a colony?" eight out of ten Puerto Ricans responded that the word meant "perfumed water." more>
Poverty takes root in NYC
One out of three children in New York, the majority of them from immigrant backgrounds, live in families that can’t afford to purchase basic necessities. more>
Ecuadorian presidential candidate wants investment, political involvement from overseas nationals
Leon Roldos Aguilera – the front runner in Ecuador’s polls – promised to help end the need for Ecuadorians to migrate illegally to foreign countries, by enhancing the quality of life in Ecuador and creating better employment opportunities. more>
