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PANAMA (PL) - With the attendance of more than 200
delegates from 22 countries, the Latin American and
Caribbean Congress for Puerto Rico´s Independence closed
Sunday in Panama.
Representatives of different parties, organizations
and movements analyzed the situation of the island,
occupied by the US since 1898.
"Puerto Rico is the only Latin American region
remaining under colonial regimen. For Latin Americans,
helping to correct that anomaly should be a matter of
principles, a continental priority," stated Panamanian
President Martin Torrijos.
We can not continue indifferent to this analysis and
on the contrary it is our duty to take part actively in
its adequate solution, the dignitary stressed.
For his part, Ruben Berrios, leader of the Puerto
Rican Independence Party (PIP), called on the
participants to create committees of solidarity with the
island in the different countries of the region.
"Colonialism in Puerto Rico is an affront against
Latin America, we are the only great colony in the
world," Berrios highlighted and referred to the lengthy
struggle of his people for its liberation.
Javier Diez, leader of the Peruvian Socialist Party,
considered the matter goes beyond the Latin American
Leftwing followers as it has to do with principles and
the unity of peoples in the region.
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