Rafael Cancel Miranda is an iconic figure in his beloved Puerto
Rico. Part of the nationalist commando attack on the U.S.
Congress in 1954, he served 25 years in prison with his comrades
until pardoned and released by President Carter in 1979 amid
intense international pressure. Coming from a staunch
nationalist family background, Cancel Miranda is now the elder
statesman of the Puerto Rican independence movement, providing
guidance and at times fiery motivation. Though living in a
society politically divided among supporters of statehood,
Commonwealth, and independence, Cancel Miranda is consistently
approached by people on the street of all political persuasions
who express admiration and respect. His longevity, involvement,
and knowledge of Puerto Rican politics and its legendary leaders
make him a central figure to understand when examining the
question of Puerto Rico’s independence. What is your overall
impression of the book A plena voz: nuestra resistencia
2005–2010? The book demonstrates how the FBI h