Youth Activism in Puerto Rico

from People Places Planet · host Environmental Law Institute

The Martín Peña channel is an urban tidal channel connected to the San Juan Bay Estuary, located in Puerto Rico’s capital of San Juan. According to the 2020 Census, nearly 11,000 people live in the Martin Peña channel area. Sadly, flooding is a constant threat. In this episode, Elissa Torres-Soto, a Staff Attorney at ELI, speaks with three young activists from the area: Krystal Géigel, Mayrita Rosario, and Jeymi Benítez. The trio are members of Líderes Jóvenes en Acción (LIJAC), which in English translates to Young Leaders in Action. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Elissa Torres-Soto, a Staff Attorney at ELI, speaks with three members of Líderes Jóvenes en Acción (Young Leaders in Action), to learn about the work they are doing to protect the future of their community.

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