Sunday, January 29, 2023

Puerto Rico's Beaches: A Battle for the People's Right

Version En Español


Puerto Rico is a beautiful island that is known for its stunning beaches and picturesque scenery. However, the recent events in Aguadilla have cast a shadow on the island's natural beauty and have brought to light a serious issue that has been plaguing the people of Puerto Rico for years. The beaches in Puerto Rico are legally owned by the people and yet, the government has been illegally selling beachfront properties to investors, including protected areas of the island. This illegal activity has sparked widespread outrage among the people of Puerto Rico, who are rightfully protesting the government's actions.


The most recent and notable of these protests was the shooting of a protestor in Aguadilla, which has become the latest in a series of brash actions taken by the people who are buying up the properties along the coast. This shooting has sent shockwaves through the community and has once again brought to light the desperate need for change in Puerto Rico. The government and various departments, including the police, have done little to nothing to prevent these atrocities from happening and it is clear that the people of Puerto Rico are no longer willing to stand idly by and watch their beloved beaches be taken away from them.


The beaches in Puerto Rico are a part of the island's heritage and are of immense cultural and ecological significance. They are home to many rare species of flora and fauna and have been designated as protected areas to conserve the unique ecosystems that exist there. However, despite these protections, the government has been allowing investors to purchase these properties and to build on them, causing irreparable damage to the delicate balance of the ecosystem. This not only harms the environment but also takes away from the people of Puerto Rico their right to access and enjoy their own beaches.


The people of Puerto Rico have been protesting these events for years, yet their voices have been repeatedly ignored by the government. The shooting in Aguadilla is a testament to the desperation of the people, who are willing to put their lives on the line in order to protect what is rightfully theirs. This is a clear indication that the people of Puerto Rico are no longer willing to accept the government's illegal activities and are demanding change.


The government must take immediate action to address this issue and to ensure that the people's rights are protected. This can be achieved through a number of measures, including increased regulations on the sale of beachfront properties, stronger enforcement of existing laws and protections, and better monitoring of the activities of investors and developers. Additionally, the government must work to create alternative livelihoods for the people who are affected by these illegal activities, so that they are not forced to resort to protests and violent acts in order to protect their rights.


The situation in Puerto Rico is a complex one, but it is clear that the people have a right to protect their beaches and their heritage. The government must take swift and decisive action to ensure that these rights are protected and that the illegal sale of beachfront properties is brought to an end. The people of Puerto Rico deserve to have access to their beaches and to be able to enjoy them in peace, without the threat of violence or intimidation.


The recent events in Aguadilla have brought to light the serious issue of the illegal sale of beachfront properties in Puerto Rico. The people of Puerto Rico have a right to their beaches and the government must take immediate action to ensure that these rights are protected. The shooting of a protestor is a clear indication of the desperation of the people and is a call to action for the government to take swift and decisive action to address this issue. The people of Puerto Rico deserve to have access to their beaches and to be able to enjoy them without fear or intimidation.





sources cited:


[1] "Por Primera Hora 29 de enero de 2023 • 12:12pm Agentes de la Policía de Puerto Rico investigan un incidente ocurrido esta tarde en el que un manifestante resultó herido durante una..."

URL: https://www.primerahora.com/noticias/policia-tribunales/notas/detienen-a-guardia-privado-por-alegados-disparos-en-manifestacion-en-aguadilla/


[2] "Al menos un herido tras disparos de guardia privado cerca de Muelle de Azúcar de Aguadilla Por: ... la representante Mariana Nogales Molinelli indicó que hay otro herido con una bala de goma y 15 manifestantes afectados por el uso de gas pimienta por parte de los guardias privados. ... Puerto Rico 00919. Anúnciate; Política de Privacidad"

URL: https://www.noticel.com/article/20230129/al-menos-un-herido-tras-disparos-de-guardia-privado-cerca-de-muelle-de-azucar-de-aguadilla/


[3] "Algunos manifestantes reclamaban haber escuchado, al menos, 15 detonaciones, cuando el manifestante surgió herido, y denunciaban que la herida fue de bala. Mientras, la Uniformada indicó..."

URL: https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/seguridad/notas/hieren-a-un-manifestante-durante-protesta-en-terrenos-sobre-la-cueva-las-golondrinas-en-aguadilla/


[4] "Jan 29, 2023 01:23 PM Al menos una persona resultó herida, aparentemente de bala, luego de que un guardia disparara contra manifestantes en un predio cercano al Muelle de Azúcar, en Aguadilla. La Policía se encontraba en una propiedad del DRNA cercana al lugar y solo se activó luego del incidente."

URL: https://www.noticel.com/article/20230129/al-menos-un-herido-tras-disparos-de-guardia-privado-cerca-de-mulle-de-azucar-de-aguadilla/


[5] "NotiCentro. Un hombre resultó herido de bala durante una manisfestación para detener una construcción en un área protegida cerca de las instalaciones del antiguo Muelle de Azúcar, en Aguadilla. El manifestante alega haber recibido disparos por parte de guardias de seguridad privados, que le produjeron una lesión en una pierna."

URL: https://www.wapa.tv/noticias/locales/hombre-resulta-herido-de-bala-durante-manifestacion-en-aguadilla_20131122545459.html


[6] "La Policía confirmó esta tarde que investiga un incidente que resultó con una persona herida de bala en medio de las manifestaciones en el área adyacente al Muelle de Azúcar en Aguadilla. En días recientes, ambientalistas se han presentado en la zona para denunciar la construcción de una propiedad privada en el lugar."

URL: https://www.elvocero.com/ley-y-orden/policiacas/v-deos-polic-a-investiga-incidente-con-herido-de-bala-en-medio-de-manifestaci-n/article_d3d0e2c8-a002-11ed-8668-d7215b80d069.html


[7] "Un grupo de manifestantes irrumpió al lugar de los alegados hechos, que, a raíz de ello, se convirtió en una escena de crimen y que por las normativas jurídicas debe ser protegida por la Policía como parte de la investigación iniciada. Por tal razón, la Policía se encuentra ordenando el retiro de los manifestantes de la escena."

URL: https://www.notiuno.com/noticias/seguridad-y-justicia/autoridades-investigan-incidente-en-campamento-pel-cano-en-aguadilla/article_a4633d46-a003-11ed-9906-0fb6f12a34ae.html


[8] "La Policía envió un fuerte contigente de agentes.Pero si arrestaron manifestantes.Pero si arrestaron manifestantes. AGUADILLA: Un manifestante presuntamente resultó herido de bala por guardias privados, en hechos reportados el domingo en el proyecto The Cliff, localizado en la zona cercana al Muelle del Azúcar de Aguadilla. La periodista Sandra Rodríguez Cotto informó que el ..."

URL: https://lacallerevista.com/portada/guardias-privados-de-the-cliff-disparan-contra-manifestantes-en-aguadilla/68497


[9] "Manifestantes narran sus motivaciones para permanecer en protesta contra la construcción en la playa Los Almendros de Rincón. 28 de julio de 2021 • 1:14am Presentado por"

URL: https://www.primerahora.com/noticias/puerto-rico/videos/hablan-los-manifestantes-por-que-protestan-en-la-playa-los-almendros-de-rincon-273543/


[10] "A la sombra de un árbol y sentado en una silla de playa, José Troche, un médico de 64 años, esperaba el inicio de la manifestación. Esto, ahora mismo es un sueño, dijo el oriundo de Yauco mientras señalaba a la enorme multitud reunida en la capital de Puerto Rico. El pueblo está unido."

URL: https://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/protestas-puerto-rico-voz-manifestantes-013128217.html


No comments:

Post a Comment