Art Project Currency Lifts Up Popular Struggle against Debt in Puerto Rico - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
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Puerto Rico's loss of currency autonomy marked the start of the United States's financial dominance, impacting the region's economic landscape.
Valor y Cambio aims to decolonize by reintroducing Puerto Rican pesos through innovative projects, shedding light on centuries-long financial captivity and advocating for liberation.
The abrupt currency conversion post-Spanish-American War led Puerto Ricans to lose 40% of their savings, highlighting the disruptive effects of financial control and unequal valuations.
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