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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 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 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 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 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 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

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 2.28.16 “PAULINA PAGÁN PICÓ”

El sábado 16 de enero, me sacaron de mi cueva una pareja de seres queridos a quien no puedo negar convites; registro la fecha pues asistimos a un lugar y un evento memorable. La Casa Ruth Hernández es … [Read more...]

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

February 28, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA 2.14.16 “PASION POETICA”

Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre Pasión Poética/ las coincidencias marcan el camino El tema erótico, que nunca pasa desapercibido, se allega a mis manos en dos lecturas de feliz … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Borciua del Zocotroco, José Enrique, José M. Umpierre, Valentine's Day Poems

February 14, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA 1.10.16 “NAVIDAD EN PUERTO RICO”

Dios aprieta pero no ahoga. La Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico celebra el 5 de enero lo que se ha convertido en una tradición navideña por más de 20 años; un evento que nos devuelve la ilusión en … [Read more...]

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

January 10, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 12.20.15 “NAVIDAD”

A comer morcilla, a comer lechón arroz con gandules y un trago de ron. Una columna sobre cultura Puertorriqueña no puede omitir el fenómeno que acontece en el país en esta época del año. La … [Read more...]

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

December 20, 2015 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORCIUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 12.13.15 “LOS 33”

Los ojos del mundo estuvieron puestos en el desierto de Acatama en Chile por 69 días, cuando 33 mineros quedaron atrapados a dos mil pies de profundidad. La película que dirige la mexicana Patricia … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, La película The 33, Los 33

December 13, 2015 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORCIUA DEL ZOCOTROCO “THE 33”

The eyes of the world were fixed for 69 days on the Acatama desert in Chile, where 33 miners were trapped in a mine two kilometers down. The picture directed by the Mexican Patricia Riggen captures … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Chilean mine disaster, José M. Umpierre, The 33

December 13, 2015 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 10.11.15 “SICARIO REVIEW (ENGLISH)”

The border between Mexico and the United States is a hot issue in contemporary politics and public opinion; it has been the subject of several movies and TV series, a few have been very good, the rest … [Read more...]

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

October 11, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 9.07.15 “HOMELAND (LA PATRIA) PART THREE”

Part III Government and Finances The reorganization of government was one of the crucial issues encountered by the new civil administration. Previous institutions were abolished to institute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Govermnor Charles Allen, History of Puerto Rico, José M. Umpierre, United States invasion of Puerto Rico

September 7, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 8.23.15 “LA PATRIA PARTE DOS”

Parte II La Situación del País El Primer Reporte Anual del gobernador al presidente William McKinley en 1901 es un tesoro de información de época y una clave crucial para intentar entender, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Borciua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, La historia de Puerto Rico

August 23, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 8.15.15 “HOMELAND (PATRIA) PARTE UNO”

Cuba ñañigo y bachata, Haití vodú y calabaza, Puerto Rico, burundanga. — Luis Palés Matos.   Nota Introductoria El siguiente ensayo continua una jornada que pretende dar sentido … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, La historia de Puerto Rico

August 16, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 7.05.15 “LA CRISIS ECONÓMICA”

Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre La Burundanga está que arde. El Gobernador de Puerto Rico, tras declaraciones a la prensa en Nueva York, compareció ante el país vía televisión con el … [Read more...]

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

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August 22, 2025 By wpengine

The Great Wall of Los Angeles: The Art and History of Latino Muralism The Great Wall of Los Angeles is one of the prodigious “Eighth Wonders” of Chicano art. The public art mural stretches 2,754 feet—over half a mile—along the Tujunga Wash in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles. The painted wall is recognized as […]

EL PROFE QUEZADA NOS DICE “CON SAFO”

August 22, 2025 By wpengine

The phrase “Con Safo,” often abbreviated as “C/S,” carries profound significance within the Mexican American communities of San Antonio and South Texas.  Growing up in the cherished Barrio El Azteca in Laredo during the 1950s through the 1970s, the phrase was an emblem of pride, resilience, and cultural identity.  Its presence was woven into the […]

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