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The island-town’s mayor has shown no interest in addressing the issue On July 6th, 2023, Marilyn López linked arms with a group of Viequenses to protest the auction bidding system
The alliance is revitalized with a series of activities that seek to attract and train young women on political organizing to promote the human rights of the people of Vieques.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, community groups throughout different parts of Puerto Rico have rescued vacant lands and transformed them into spaces for social and community development