Luis Muñoz Rivera

Luis Muñoz Rivera was a prominent Puerto Rican politician, journalist, and poet who played a key role in advocating for Puerto Rican rights and self-governance in the early 20th century. He championed Puerto Rican culture and worked toward greater political representation for the island, often opposing American control after Puerto Rico was annexed by the United States in 1898. Muñoz Rivera founded influential newspapers and was involved in efforts to improve education and social conditions in Puerto Rico. His leadership and ideas laid important groundwork for Puerto Rico’s political development and cultural identity.