Luis Gutierrez: A pro independence Puerto Rican in US Congress Part I

In this episode we interview former Congress person, Luis Gutierrez, about Puerto Rico's colonial relationship with the US through his personal experiences of growing up in Chicago and later moving as an adolescent to Puerto Rico. What was like growing up as a Puerto Rican in Chicago? What was his experience like when he moved to Puerto Rico as a teenager? What were his struggles with adaptation and acceptance in both places? What were his first experiences that convinced him Puerto Rico would be better off being an independent country? How would his believes for an independent Puerto Rico would not be in contradiction with later becoming a US Congress person for many years. And, we finish talking about his and the role of the Puerto Rican pro independence community in the liberation of political prisoner, Oscar Lopez Rivera. Love the show? Help keep your favorite host fueled for those late-night editing sessions! Whether she's sipping fresh chamomile tea or hot chocolate, your support means the world. You can drop a few bucks to support the podcast here: Send donation to Diasporica