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BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 5.31.15 “WAR AGAINST ALL PUERTO RICANS”

A título personal y (osadamente) a nombre de esa masa grande de Boricuas que padecemos de Pasión Histórica, expreso agradecimiento a Nelson A. Denis por su libro War Against All Puertorricans: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua, José M. Umpierre, Juan Viguie, Luis Muñoz Marin, Nelson A. Denis, Pedro Albizu Campos, Vidal Santiago, War Against all Puerto Ricans

June 1, 2015 by Breht Burri

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 5.31.15 “WAR AGAINST ALL PUERTO RICANS” ENGLISH VERSION

As a personal expression, as well as daring to speak for the large contingent of Boricans that live with Pasión Histórica, I express gratitude and appreciation to Nelson A. Denis for his book: War … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Borciua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, Juan Viguie, Luis Muñoz Marin, Nelson A. Denis, Pedro Albizu Campos, Vidal Santiago, War Agaist All Puerto Ricans

June 1, 2015 by Breht Burri

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 5.10.15 “MOTIVES & PRINCIPLES”

Motives and Principles. I find myself writing here, because friends and the road led me to the home of Jesús Salvador Treviño and our conversation made clear we have a common purpose. The shared … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Gugo Umpierre, José M. Umpierre, news from Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican blog

May 10, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOROCO (ENGLISH) “PUERTORICAN MIGRATION”

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 Puerto … [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

September 27, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 10.11.15 “SICARIO”

El tema de la frontera de los Estados Unidos con Mexico y la inmigración ilegal es asunto candente en la opinión pública y la política norteamericana, igual lo ha sido para una serie de películas y … [Read more...]

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

October 11, 2015 by Breht Burri

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 9.27.15 “MIGRACIÓN BORICUA”

Migración Boricua La migración ha adquirido mueva prominencia a raíz de la situación económica internacional y las tensiones en el Medio Oriente, un tema en que Puerto Rico figura de forma … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, migracion Puerto ricquena a los estados unidos, Puerto Rican migration to the United States

September 27, 2015 by Breht Burri

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 9.20.15 “LA PATRIA PARTE IV”

Parte IV Los Argumentos El cuarto y último ensayo de esta serie se propone identificar cómo y por qué Porto Rico se convierte en lugar de interés para el capital financiero norteamericano, … [Read more...]

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

September 20, 2015 by

BURUNDANGE BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 9.20.15 “HOMELAND (LA PATRIA) PART IV”

Part IV The Sales Pitch The fourth and last essay of this series is ambitious; it intends to provide some reasoning on how and why Porto Rico turned into a location for financial capital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Gov. Charles Herbert Allen, José M. Umpierre, Puerto Rican bloggers, Puerto Ricon history, United States occupation of Puerto Rico

September 20, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 9.07.15 “LA PATRIA PARTE TRES”

Parte III Gobierno y Finanzas La reorganización del aparato gubernamental fue uno de los asuntos cruciales que encaró el primer gobierno civil en Porto Rico. Para ellos se abolieron las … [Read more...]

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

September 7, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 7.20.15 “MAS CRISIS”

Más Crisis Puerto Rico se encuentra en la palestra global, asociado nada menos que a la pesarosa situación de Grecia que lleva tiempo como noticia. El detonante de la atención fue la … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, economic disarray in Puerto Rico, José M. Umpierre, Puerto Rican debt crisis, Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis

July 20, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA 7.20.15 “MORE CRISIS” (ENGLISH)

Puerto Rico has recently drawn international attention, in association with the economic tribulations of Greece, which has been in the spotlight for some time. We stepped into prominence when our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, Disarray in Puerto Rico, José M. Umpierre, Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis

July 20, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 7.05.15 “PUERTO RICO’S CRISIS” (ENGLISH)

The Burundanga is burning hot. The governor of Puerto Rico, after statements to the New York Times, appeared on local television to declare that the state will not be able to pay the $72 billion … [Read more...]

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

July 5, 2015 by

BURUNDANGA BORICUA del ZOCOTROCO 12.15.14 “DECLARACIÓN DE PRINCIPIOS”

Declaración de Principios y Exposición de Motivos ___________________________________________ Estoy aquí porque los amigos y el camino me llevaron a la casa de Jesús Salvador Treviño y la … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Gugo Umpierre, José M. Umpierre, Puerto Rican film

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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.22.25 JUDY BACA’S GREAT WALL MURAL

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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August 16, 2025 By wpengine

Arthur Lopez:  A Contemporary Latino  Artist Innovates Old Santero Traditions. Arthur Lopez’s electrifying exhibit at King Gallery during the Spanish Market weekend in Santa Fe drew an enthusiastic crowd over a two-day celebration July 25-26, 2025.  Arthur Lopez is considered a contemporary wood santero sculptor, and his work in the King Gallery exhibit blended circus-related iconography with […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.08.25 FLACO JIMENEZ

August 8, 2025 By wpengine

Flaco Jimenez: A South Texas Music Legend Flaco Jiménez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio, passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 86.  Over a remarkable seven-decade career, he redefined conjunto, Tejano, and Tex-Mex music, earning global acclaim and numerous accolades, including six Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.  He […]

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