Puerto Rican Revolutionary Party

The Puerto Rican Revolutionary Party, founded in 1898, was a significant political organization advocating for Puerto Rico's independence from U.S. rule. It emerged in response to the colonial status of Puerto Rico, which had become a U.S. territory after the Spanish-American War. The party aimed to promote Puerto Rican nationalism and social justice while opposing both colonialism and imperialism. Key figures, including Eugenio María de Hostos and Luis Muñoz Rivera, played important roles in its development. Although the party has diminished in prominence, its legacy continues to influence discussions about Puerto Rico's political status and identity.