Los Macheteros

Los Macheteros is a Puerto Rican nationalist group founded in the 1970s, advocating for Puerto Rican independence from the United States. Their name translates to "The Machete Warriors," symbolizing their commitment to resistance. The group is known for its use of armed struggle and urban guerrilla tactics to further their cause, including the 1983 robbery of a Wells Fargo truck to fund their operations. Los Macheteros aims to highlight issues of colonization, social injustice, and the search for national identity, and while they have faced significant government crackdowns, their activities reflect ongoing debates about Puerto Rico's political status.