Puerto Rico: statue of Spanish explorer toppled before King Felipe’s visit
GuardianMAY 2022
The BFL were right to protest against the visit of King Felipe, who suggested Puerto Rico should be proud of the 'civilizing' influence of Spain, and failed to denounce the disease and forced labour brought on natives by the Spanish Empire.
BLF's vandalism of this cultural landmark should be condemned, as even the Archbishop of San Juan has done. Spain and Puerto Rico have moved on from the dark past of conquest to build a strong diplomatic relationship.