U.S. Representatives Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are advocating for the CIA and FBI to disclose documents regarding the unresolved murders of two Puerto Rican independence movement leaders in the 1970s. The letter highlights instances of government repression and police corruption surrounding these cases, particularly regarding the deaths of Carlos Muñiz Varela and Santiago 'Chagui' Mari Pesquera. The representatives seek declassification of these materials to support the families affected and push for accountability. Reportedly, the FBI did not warn Mari Pesquera's father of an impending threat, indicating possible negligence in safeguarding individuals linked to the independence cause.
U.S. Representatives Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have demanded the CIA and FBI disclose all materials related to the 1970s assassinations of Puerto Rican independence leaders.
They called for the declassification of documents and for the Puerto Rican Department of Justice to interview federal agents involved during the time of the murders.
Ocasio-Cortez and Velázquez highlighted issues of police corruption and governmental repression of the independence movement surrounding the investigations of Mari Pesquera and Carlos Muñiz Varela.
Reports indicated that the FBI had prior knowledge of a murder plot against Mari Pesquera's father but failed to provide a warning, raising significant concerns.
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