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Academia Puertorriqueña

The Academia Puertorriqueña de la Lengua Española, founded in 1904, is an institution dedicated to the study and promotion of the Spanish language in Puerto Rico. It serves as a governing body that protects the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Spanish-speaking population on the island. The Academia focuses on language standardization, research, and publishing works related to Puerto Rican Spanish and its literature. It also collaborates with other Spanish-language academies globally to ensure the richness and evolution of the language while fostering education and cultural initiatives.