On this day in 1898, Puerto Rico was ceded to the United States after the signing of an armistice with Spain—marking a major turning point in the island's history. Since then, movements towards independence and statehood have picked up momentum in activism, art, and even music.⁠ ⁠ #PuertoRico #PuertoRicanHistory #Borica #ThisWeekInLatineHistory #LatinoHistory #LaIslaDelEncanto