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Remarks

Aviles expresses solidarity with Puerto Rico

New York City Council · Sep 28, 2026 · starts 0:58:53 · 43 sec

Aviles declares that New York City is home to the world's largest Puerto Rican population and stands in solidarity with the island. She concludes with 'Puerto Rico no se vende. Puerto Rico se defiende.'

Alexa Avilés

So I'm a proud sponsor of these three resolutions, and to make it clear that New York City and state is home to the world's largest Puerto Rican population, and we unequivocally stand in solidarity

Alexa Avilés

with our people in Puerto Rico on the island.

Alexa Avilés

So hear me loud and hear me clear.

Alexa Avilés

Puerto Rico no se vende.

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Puerto Rico se defiende.

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Puerto Rico is not for sale.

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Puerto Rico will be defended.

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Que viva Puerto Rico libre.

Alexa Avilés

Gracias.