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BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 3.05.17

Mientras más lo pienso más me convenzo de que, la historia de Puerto Rico en la primera mitad del Siglo 21 se ha de marcar con el antes y después de las declaraciones del gobernador Alejandro García … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre

March 5, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 02. 12.17

Burundanga de Zocotroco La incertidumbre comienza a disiparse y los pronósticos a confirmarse ante la primera proclama.  La especulación se hizo fecunda durante el largo proceso de espera que … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, Puerto Rico's economic crisis

February 11, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 01.11.17

Reflexiones de Año Nuevo A pesar del paso igual a que marchan las horas de cada día, insistimos en dar sentido a la existencia con ciclos y rituales, fechas conmemorativas de los eventos que … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, Oscar López

January 22, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 01.01.17 “LA GRAN FALACIA”

La Burundanga Boricua es un fenómeno sumamente complejo, requiere todo tipo de abordaje y aproximación que pretenda desenmarañar esta difícil realidad de lo que somos  y lo que nos gustaría ser; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua

January 1, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 12.11.16

  “Mi hogar es Puerto Rico y los puerto- rriqueños son mi familia; un asalto a mi hogar es un asalto a mi persona y a mi familia.” Rafael Cancel Miranda En estos tiempos … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Ana Garcia, Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, Rafael Cancel Miranda

December 11, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

REFLECTIONS ON FIDEL – BURUNDANGA BORICUA 11.29.16

Murió Fidel. Inmenso es el vacío de su ausencia.   Perdió Cuba su Comandante. Puerto Rico un amigo solidario el imperio su aguijón constante el mundo el último … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua, Fidel Castro, José M. Umpierre, Reflections on Fidel

November 28, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA — 2016 ELECTION RESULTS

El Zocotroco, entre sus muchas faltas incluye ser un animal político y emotivo; se ocupa con interés y curiosidad en eso que han llamado el arte del poder. Aunque en estos tiempos el arte parece estar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: 2016 Election Returns, Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Jose Umpierre

November 10, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 10.13.16 “TERRITORY IN LIMBO” (ENGLISH)

Unincorporated territory Limbo of ambiguity A colony of an empire monumental contradiction to democracy and the constitution. Searching for an antidote to frustration I try to turn adversity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, Puerto Rican Economic Crisis

October 23, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 10.13.16 “TERRITORIO LIMBO” (SPANISH)

Territorio Limbo Colonia Gigantesca contradicción a la democracia y la Constitución.   Busco antídoto  a la frustración intentando convertir en rima la  adversidad, y el abuso en … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, Puerto Economic crisis

October 23, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 9.26.16 “WILDA RODRIGUEZ Y PROMESA”

La periodista Wilda Rodriguez, con la indiscutible fascinación que puede provocar el fenómeno político económico de Puerto Rico, lleva documentando una crónica sobre los sucesos en torno al descalabro … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Jose Umpierre, PROMESA

September 26, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 9.11.16 “STEFAN LANGAN”

En estos tiempos difíciles, resulta grato encontrar congruencia entre lo que se quiere y lo que se puede; ese fenómeno evasivo cuando el hambre se junta con la necesidad,  la persona y la idea con la … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Jose Umpierre, Stefan Langan

September 12, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 8.28.16 “PUERTORICAN IMMIGRATION”

Puertorican Immigration   Immigration has become a prominent topic, closely associated with the international economic situation and the conflicts in the Middle East; a phenomenon where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: A history of Puerto Rico, Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, immigration of Puerto Ricans to the United STates, José M. Umpierre, Puerto Rican emigration

August 27, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 8.14.16 “MONICA PUIG!”

Puerto Rico esta de fiesta, con merecidísima razón. Mónica Puig se creció a la altura del oro en el tenis femenino en Rio de Janeiro, nada menos que un acontecimiento histórico y una gesta épica Es … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre

August 14, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 7.10.16 “CUATRO DE JULIO EN PUERTO RICO”

4 de Julio en Puerto Rico El Americano no solo habló, escribió las letras en la pared, grandes, de colores para que todo el mundo se entere y nadie tenga dudas. Puerto Rico es un territorio no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Crisis economico de Puerto Rico, Cuatro de Julio en Puerto Rico

July 10, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 6.12.16 “OPTIMISMO”

La declaración del gobernador de Puerto Rico que la deuda Pública de 72 billones de dolares a la banca de Wall Street es impagable, puso la Isla en el vórtice de un escándalo financiero de la magnitud … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Jose Umpierre, Puerto Rico's economic crisis

June 12, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 6.12.16 ” OPTIMISM” (ENGLISH)

Background: The Governor of Puerto Rico's declaration that the 72 billion dollar public debt to Wall Street is unplayable brought international attention to the Island as the center of a financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Jose Umpierre, Puerto Rico's economic crisis

June 12, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 6.05.16 “PAPA: HEMINGWAY IN CUBA”

El arte difícil de hacer películas requiere se conjuguen temas y personajes que graviten atención; Hemingway y Cuba cumplen ampliamente con ese requisito. Hemingway es una de las figuras cimeras de la … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Jose Umpierre, Papa: Hemingway in Cuba

June 5, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 5.08.16 “COMPOSTELA: ESCULTOR”

El Arsenal de la Puntilla fue digno escenario para la presentación del libro Compostela: Escultor de Carmen Vázquez Arce. Atender el tema conlleva aclaraciones preliminares. Me unen vínculos de afecto … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Carmen Vázquez Arce, José M. Umpierre

May 8, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA DEL ZOCOTROCO 6.17.16 “PUERTO RICAN CUISINE IN AMERICA”

Encarar un tema como la cultura es una licencia extraordinaria, como lo es riesgo atender su amplitud. Los acojo con cautela, consciente de los peligros que conlleva. No creo que el gusto por el sabor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Puerto rican cooking, Puerto Rican Cuisine in America, Puertorican recipes

April 17, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 3.27.16 “LA DEUDA Y EL IMPAGO”

La Deuda y el Impago: Crónica de un Desastre La deuda acumulada por el gobierno de Puerto Rico ($72 billones) con los bonistas se ha declarado impagable. El impago de Puerto Rico es un asunto … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua

March 23, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 8.07.16 “DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO”

Desarrollo Económico En medio de las inmensas tribulaciones que enfrenta Puerto Rico ante la actual crisis fiscal, las medidas adoptadas por el Gobierno Federal y las serias repercusiones que … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre

August 7, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.23.26. LATINA ARTISTS EXPLORE THEMES OF MIGRATION, BORDERS AND CULTURAL PERSISTENCE

October 24, 2026 By wpengine

Latina artists are becoming especially active in painting and sculpture in Southwestern communities with large Latino populations, including Los Angeles, Houston, and San Antonio. In this essay, I highlight two Latina artists who held successful art shows in San Antonio, Texas, over the past year. I begin with the renowned textile weaver Consuelo Jimenez Underwood. […]

EL PROFE QUEZADA NOS DICE – THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RETURNING THE CODEX AZCATITLAN TO MEXICO

October 24, 2026 By wpengine

There are moments when history seems to awaken—when something long kept distant finds its way home, carrying with it the breath of ancestors and the weight of memory.  In Mexico City, such a moment has arrived with the return of the Codex Azcatitlan, a treasured Aztec manuscript that has spent nearly two centuries in France.  […]

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SALOMON BALDENEGRO 10.15.26

October 15, 2026 By wpengine

Where’s the shame? Esos no tienen vergüenza (Those people have no shame). My saintly Nana Petra (she of blessed memory) My Nana would say that of people who were hypocrites, that is, whose actions contradicted their words. Or of people whose behavior was blatantly, knowingly wrong – e.g., starting or spreading hurtful rumors about someone, […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.15.26

October 15, 2026 By wpengine

Vincent Valdez, a Mexican-American visual artist living and working in San Antonio, recently received the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship in the 2-D Visual Art category. The John D. and Catherine C. MacArthur Foundation recognized Valdez along with nineteen others as recipients of the annual “genius grants” across the arts, sciences, and humanities. The award provides $800,000 […]

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