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		"title": "Global Perspectives and International Initiatives",
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	"id": "4087464",
	"title": "Puerto Rico Political Status Dialogue with Martin E. Rivera and Alberto C. Medina",
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	"description": "\u003Cp\u003EThe Puerto Rico Research Hub presents a moderated dialogue on Puerto Rican political status featuring Martin E. Rivera, Director of Advocacy for the Puerto Rico Statehood Council, and Alberto C. Medina, President of Boricuas Unidos en la Di\u0026aacute\u003Bspora (BUDPR).\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EDrawing on backgrounds in public policy, advocacy, journalism, and authorship, both speakers will examine the historical context and contemporary realities surrounding Puerto Rico\u0026rsquo\u003Bs political status. The discussion will explore how statehood, sovereignty, and self\u002Ddetermination continue to shape policy, identity, and civic engagement on the island and within the Puerto Rican diaspora.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDate:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMarch 10, 2026\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETime:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5 P.M. \u002D 8 P.M.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBarbara Ying Center (BYC)\u003Cbr\u003E12815 Scholarship Drive, Orlando Fl 32816\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EFree pizza and refreshments will be available. \u003Ca href\u003D\u0022https://global.ucf.edu/puertorico/wp\u002Dcontent/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Puerto\u002DRico\u002DPolitical\u002DStatus\u002DDialogue\u002D8.5x11.png\u0022 target\u003D\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELook at the flyer here.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href\u003D\u0022Tinyurl.com/PRdialogue\u0022 target\u003D\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERegistration is required to attend this event.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E",
	"location": "Barbara Ying Center: BYC\u002D101",
	"location_url": "http://map.ucf.edu/locations/71/barbara\u002Dying\u002Dcenter\u002Dbyc/",
	"virtual_url": null,
	"registration_link": "https://www.Tinyurl.com/PRdialogue",
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	"starts": "Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "False",
	"category": "Speaker/Lecture/Seminar",
	"tags": ["Puerto Rico","politics","STATUS","PRRH","dialogue"],
	"contact_name": "Karen Solla",
	"contact_phone": "+1 (407) 8230688",
	"contact_email": "Karen.Solla@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4087464/puerto-rico-political-status-dialogue-with-martin-e-rivera-and-alberto-c-medina/"
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