Verano Intenso: A Summer of Political Discontent and Activism in Puerto Rico
Co-sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies at Stanford University
Location: University of Florida.
Live-stream link: https://mediasite.video.ufl.edu/Mediasite/Catalog/catalogs/a-summer-of-political-discontent-activism-in-pr
Over the span of two weeks in the summer, Puerto Rico experienced a series of protests that ended up with the resignation of former Governor Ricardo Rosselló. The protests were a culmination of factors stemming from colonial relations with the US, Hurricane María’s aftermath, economic instability, mass migration, and longstanding cases of corruptio
The purpose of this conference is to highlight how the actors, witnesses and scholars made sense out of this intense summer. The one-day event will bring together journalists, activists, and community members who took part in the events to share experiences and discuss potential ramifications. Our intent is to present Puerto Rico as an example of a successful political mobilization, a relatively pacific one that can give significant lessons for the US and other countries.
Schedule (NOTE: All times are Eastern Standard Time, which is 3 hours ahead of Pacific StandardTime)
Welcome | 9:45 - 10:00 am
Panel I: The Chat and the Aftermath: Documenting Ricky Renuncia | 10:00 - 11:30 am• Guest Speakers: Journalist Oscar Serrano (Centro de Periodismo Investigativo), journalist Sandra Rodríguez Cotto, and lawyer Melissa Hernández Romero
Lunch Break | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Panel II: Mobilizing the Puerto Rican Population and the Diaspora | 12:30 - 2:00 pm• Guest Speakers: Vanesa Contreras Capó (Colectiva Feminista en Construcción), Luis José Torres Asencio (Comisión Ciudadana para la Auditoría), and Rey Charlie
Break | 2:00 - 2:15 pm
Panel III: Rethinking Puerto Rican Political and Social movements | 2:15 - 3:45 pm• Guest Speakers: Luis Cámara (UPR Political Science), Adriana Garriga López (Kalamazoo College Anthropology), and Hiram Meléndez Juarbe (UPR Law School)
Conclusion | 3:45 - 4:00 pm
Funding support for the live-streaming of this event is made possible by the UF George A. Smathers Libraries and the Center for Latin American Studies at Stanford University.
Live-stream link: https://mediasite.video.ufl.edu/Mediasite/Catalog/catalogs/a-summer-of-political-discontent-activism-in-pr