General Assembly.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON DECOLONIZATION

Calling upon U.S.A. to Promote Puerto Rico's Self-Determination, Eventual Independence.

Edwin Ortiz, speaking for the Call to Action on Puerto Rico, said the colonial crisis is growing ever more dire. Privatization initiatives like LUMA Energy are exploiting natural resources, tourists are refusing to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions and United States based nongovernmental organizations are delivering services that the territorial Government should be providing, he noted. At the same time, the United States Congress is currently discussing Puerto Rico's status while the empire continues to ignore the aspirations of the people, he said.