Puerto Rican Nationalist Party (Partido Nacionalista de Puerto Rico)

The Puerto Rican Nationalist Party (Partido Nacionalista de Puerto Rico) is a political organization advocating for Puerto Rican independence from the United States. Founded in 1917, it promotes self-determination and sovereignty, emphasizing Puerto Rican culture and identity. The party has historically supported armed resistance at times but primarily campaigns through political means. Its goal is to establish Puerto Rico as a fully independent nation, distinct from U.S. governance. The party's activities and protests reflect a strong desire among some Puerto Ricans to end colonial status and achieve full political and cultural independence.