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Mamdani Meets Puerto Rican Band Chuwi to Discuss Gentrification
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met Puerto Rican band Chuwi in San Juan to discuss issues affecting the island and its people.
Chuwi has gained international attention through a collaboration with Bad Bunny and as an opening act on his tour.
The band’s album *Libertad* addresses government corruption and the effects of colonial policies.
Mamdani said he wants to connect Puerto Rico with nearly 600,000 Puerto Ricans in New York City, who share concerns about displacement and gentrification.
Their conversation took place during the annual Somos Conference, where New York lawmakers meet with Latino advocates in Puerto Rico.
Mamdani also met local coalitions and activist groups working against displacement and gentrification.
He said New York City can be a partner for working people, but no further steps were announced.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met Puerto Rican band Chuwi in San Juan to discuss Puerto Rico’s future and issues including gentrification.
The meeting was part of Mamdani’s visit to engage local organizations and community leaders.
Mamdani said he wanted to hear about Puerto Ricans’ struggles and how New York City could support working people.
He said Puerto Rican New Yorkers were concerned about displacement and gentrification in New York and Puerto Rico.
Chuwi has used its music and public platform to address Puerto Rico’s political and social challenges.
- Who
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Puerto Rican band Chuwi.
- What
- They met for a conversation about Puerto Rico’s future, including gentrification and music.
- When
- Friday; the article does not give the date.
- Where
- San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Why
- Mamdani said he wanted to hear about Puerto Ricans’ struggles and how New York City could support working people.
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Chuwi member Lorén was in New York City and told Mamdani she was impressed by the enthusiasm for his campaign.
Mamdani flew to Puerto Rico, according to the article.
Chuwi released its debut album, Libertad.
Mamdani met with Chuwi in San Juan during his visit to Puerto Rico.
- Meeting location
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Band members
- Lorén, Willy, Wester and Adrián
- Album
- Libertad, released last month
- Conference
- Annual Somos Conference, marking its 40th anniversary
- New York City Puerto Rican population
- Nearly 600,000
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What people are saying
I look forward to listening to Puerto Ricans to hear about what the struggles are that they’re facing and how New York City can be a partner in fighting for working people wherever they may call home.
What I’ve heard from Puerto Rican New Yorkers is a concern about displacement and gentrification, not only in the neighborhoods that they’ve helped to build in New York City, but also right here in Puerto Rico.
What you guys are doing is inspiring,
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