Andrew T

They weren't exactly radical in orientation, a far cry from the anarchist uprisings happening elsewhere in Latin America, but they were spaces where workers could find solidarity and support. In 1894, things began to change. A monetary crisis hit, followed by a devaluation that sent prices skyrocketing and the population started to push back.

They weren't exactly radical in orientation, a far cry from the anarchist uprisings happening elsewhere in Latin America, but they were spaces where workers could find solidarity and support. In 1894, things began to change. A monetary crisis hit, followed by a devaluation that sent prices skyrocketing and the population started to push back.

This triggered a wave of strikes and mass protests and this is where we start to see the direct influence of anarchists. We know for sure that Spanish anarchists who had settled in Puerto Rico were active in these early struggles, pushing for emancipation and denouncing exploitation.

This triggered a wave of strikes and mass protests and this is where we start to see the direct influence of anarchists. We know for sure that Spanish anarchists who had settled in Puerto Rico were active in these early struggles, pushing for emancipation and denouncing exploitation.

This triggered a wave of strikes and mass protests and this is where we start to see the direct influence of anarchists. We know for sure that Spanish anarchists who had settled in Puerto Rico were active in these early struggles, pushing for emancipation and denouncing exploitation.

In 1898, when Puerto Rico was already under US control, anarchists and socialists came together to form the Federación Regional de los Trabajadores. A group clearly inspired by the Spanish Federación Regional Española. Their program was a simple yet radical one. Abolish the exploitation of workers and build a society without borders or masters.

In 1898, when Puerto Rico was already under US control, anarchists and socialists came together to form the Federación Regional de los Trabajadores. A group clearly inspired by the Spanish Federación Regional Española. Their program was a simple yet radical one. Abolish the exploitation of workers and build a society without borders or masters.

In 1898, when Puerto Rico was already under US control, anarchists and socialists came together to form the Federación Regional de los Trabajadores. A group clearly inspired by the Spanish Federación Regional Española. Their program was a simple yet radical one. Abolish the exploitation of workers and build a society without borders or masters.

But as with all movements, there were contradictions and splits. In 1899, a major rift occurred within the federation when it became clear that some of its leaders were more willing than others to accept the support of political parties, something the anarchists traditionally rejected.

But as with all movements, there were contradictions and splits. In 1899, a major rift occurred within the federation when it became clear that some of its leaders were more willing than others to accept the support of political parties, something the anarchists traditionally rejected.

But as with all movements, there were contradictions and splits. In 1899, a major rift occurred within the federation when it became clear that some of its leaders were more willing than others to accept the support of political parties, something the anarchists traditionally rejected.

This caused those that were true to syndicalist autonomy to form the Fédération Libre, a group that split from that original federation and stuck to the principles of the First International. Yet, just a few years later, 1901, this same group ended up affiliating with the conservative American Federation of Labor. Which is a very strange bedfellow considering their earlier anarchist commitments.

This caused those that were true to syndicalist autonomy to form the Fédération Libre, a group that split from that original federation and stuck to the principles of the First International. Yet, just a few years later, 1901, this same group ended up affiliating with the conservative American Federation of Labor. Which is a very strange bedfellow considering their earlier anarchist commitments.

This caused those that were true to syndicalist autonomy to form the Fédération Libre, a group that split from that original federation and stuck to the principles of the First International. Yet, just a few years later, 1901, this same group ended up affiliating with the conservative American Federation of Labor. Which is a very strange bedfellow considering their earlier anarchist commitments.

But the anarchists didn't fade away just after these splits. They didn't achieve the dominant position in Puerto Rico's worker movement, but they kept pushing forward anyway. And one of the ways they did this was through the press, as they spread ideas, shared literature, and built networks. Boz Sumana, a publication based in Carguas, was one such example.

But the anarchists didn't fade away just after these splits. They didn't achieve the dominant position in Puerto Rico's worker movement, but they kept pushing forward anyway. And one of the ways they did this was through the press, as they spread ideas, shared literature, and built networks. Boz Sumana, a publication based in Carguas, was one such example.

But the anarchists didn't fade away just after these splits. They didn't achieve the dominant position in Puerto Rico's worker movement, but they kept pushing forward anyway. And one of the ways they did this was through the press, as they spread ideas, shared literature, and built networks. Boz Sumana, a publication based in Carguas, was one such example.

The energy of anarchism in Puerto Rico was translated into action, especially in the labor front, where they were there and part of strikes and meetings and ongoing battles. So as we look to Puerto Rico today, whether with the fight for sovereignty, for labor rights, against colonialism, or whatever else, we can remember the potential of anarchism on the island.

The energy of anarchism in Puerto Rico was translated into action, especially in the labor front, where they were there and part of strikes and meetings and ongoing battles. So as we look to Puerto Rico today, whether with the fight for sovereignty, for labor rights, against colonialism, or whatever else, we can remember the potential of anarchism on the island.

The energy of anarchism in Puerto Rico was translated into action, especially in the labor front, where they were there and part of strikes and meetings and ongoing battles. So as we look to Puerto Rico today, whether with the fight for sovereignty, for labor rights, against colonialism, or whatever else, we can remember the potential of anarchism on the island.