Carmen Valentín: “The historical moment I was living in presented me with this option of struggle, and I accepted it”
Her decision to come to Puerto Rico after her release was above all about family and love for her homeland.
Upcoming Events: 2010
Join us for these 2010 events for the release of Carlos Alberto Torres and Oscar López Rivera!
NBHRN Call to Re-Energize Campaign to Free Oscar and Carlos, HostosCC 12-12-09
On December 12, 2009, National Boricua Human Rights Network organized a summit at Hostos College in the Bronx, New York of old and new activist in the campaign to release the Puerto Rican political prisoners.
Eco-prisoner Jeff “Free” Luers released from prison
Luers was originally sentenced in 2001 to twenty two years and eight months for the politically motivated arson of three SUV’s at a car dealership in Eugene, OR.
Alberto Rodríguez: After ten years of freedom, still feels the pain of imprisonment
“It’s hard to get back lost time, especially when it has to do with the family,” is the first reaction of former Puerto Rican political prisoner Alberto Rodríguez, reflecting on these 10 years after his release in 1999.
Bureau of Prisons: relentless with Carlos Alberto Torres
On December 9, the SIS lieutenant called him in to notify him that he will not be allowed access to email. Why? Because of “his case and his background,” offered the lieutenant…
Risking the Lives of the Unborn
…In both Vieques and Camp Leujune, citizens whose health was impacted have sued the government…