Last week, we told you about the student strike in Puerto Rico. Things have gotten more tense with the police taking over campuses in the name of “order”.

Across the United States, Puerto Ricans have expressed their concern over the treatment of the students and over the lack of English language coverage. In Puerto Rico, this past weekend, there was a march in rally in support of the UPR, demanding that talks over the increase in fees, between the University Administration and the students, resume.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, there will be a rally in NYC in support of the people of the island and against the actions of the Puerto Rican colonial government.

The people of Puerto Rico are under siege by the Colonial Administration headed by governor Luis Fortuno. Join us in supporting the people as they struggle to safeguard the right of our youth to education in the University of Puerto Rico, protect public sector jobs and the services they provide. Join us in supporting those on the island who are standing up to defend their democratic and human rights and our culture. Join the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights (NCPRR) N.Y.C. Chapter and support the people in struggle in Puerto Rico.

Support the People of Puerto Rico: Rally
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 – 5:30pm
Location:
Office of Puerto Rican Affairs, 135 W 50th St New York City
Contact:
panama.alba@gmail.com [2], 917 626 5847
TUESDAY DEC. 14th 5:30 p.m.
RALLY AT THE OFFICE OF PUERTO RICAN AFFAIRS
135 W 50th St New York City
#1 train to 50 St. (at Broadway); B, D, F, M to 47-50 St./Rockefeller Ctr.; N, R, Q to 49 St. (at 7th Av.); B, D, E to 7 Ave. (at 53rd St.); C (not A) to 50 St.(at 8th Av.);
map http://is.gd/iCV6M-/