Mariela Santos-Muñiz

Mariela Santos-Muñiz

Mariela Santos-Muñiz is a freelance writer, mostly writing about topics relating to Latinx communities, whose work has appeared in NBC Latino, Nylon, The Open Notebook, and more. Bilingual in English

5 posts
Puerto Rican veterans concerned care could be delayed due to federal layoffs
Economy & Workers' Rights

Puerto Rican veterans concerned care could be delayed due to federal layoffs

Puerto Ricans, who have served in the U.S. armed forces for more than a century, say they’re concerned they will continue to receive unequal treatment amid cuts

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4 Min
By: Mariela Santos-Muñiz
New threats to abortion rights hit Puerto Rico as advocates share how to fight back
Gender & LGBTQIA+

New threats to abortion rights hit Puerto Rico as advocates share how to fight back

Abortion is legal in the U.S. territory, but a new wave of anti-abortion proponents are pushing for more restrictions, with some success

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4 Min
By: Mariela Santos-Muñiz
color photograph of an outdoor protest in support of women's rights. a woman in a white T-shirt holds up a sign that reads "n
Gender & LGBTQIA+

Gun violence is playing a growing role in Puerto Rico’s femicide crisis

In July 2023, a former boxer was convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend in Puerto Rico—a gruesome crime that drew attention to the island’s epidemic of gender-based violence. The boxer was found responsible for kidnapping leading to death and causing the death of an unborn child. According to

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4 Min
By: Mariela Santos-Muñiz
color photograph of a 2022 Pride celebration in Puerto Rico. Several people hold the edges of an enormous trans Pride flag. t
Gender & LGBTQIA+

LGBTQIA+ communities face multiple struggles to create safe spaces in Puerto Rico

Queer advocates regularly navigate issues of distance, funding, education, and federal prioritization to provide safety and resources for LGBTQIA+ Puerto Ricans

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8 Min
By: Mariela Santos-Muñiz
a stack of different colored notebooks in the foreground, with middle school students working at desks in a classroom in the
Education

Puerto Rican librarians call for greater investment in library sciences and infrastructure to serve public needs

A more robust public library system is vital to fighting misinformation and bridging digital access gaps across communities in Puerto Rico

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8 Min
By: Mariela Santos-Muñiz

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