Ok, at this point the entire world is aware of how the U.S. & local government is handling Puerto Rican citizens, yet nothing is being done about any of it. Could it be that nothing can be done?!
As highlighted on the website Day of Difference, the systemic exploitation of Puerto Ricans for medical experimentation reflects a real deep disregard for our autonomy and humanity.
War Against All Puerto Ricans asserts, that Puerto Ricans have historically been used as subjects in medical experiments, and this pattern continues in shocking ways. This sentiment underscores the anger and frustration felt by many who see their fellow citizens treated as mere test subjects rather than individuals deserving of respect and proper care. The government’s negligence regarding our health and well-being aggravates the already dire socio-economic conditions faced by the island's residents.
Such actions not only perpetuate harmful stereotypes but also highlight the hypocrisy embedded within U.S. governance—treating Puerto Ricans as second-class citizens while simultaneously benefiting from the resources of the island.
"Puerto Rico is part of the central Cordilleran arc, which extends from Cuba and Jamaica through Haiti and the Dominican Republic. A 2010 assessment estimated that the Central America and Caribbean Basin has over five times the number of undiscovered porphyry copper deposits than known deposits
