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Recalling a Puerto Rican nationalist who took part in 1954's shooting at U.S. Capitol

By Jo Corona

Published March 1, 2024 at 5:13 AM EST

The violent call for Puerto Rican independence earned Rafael Cancel Miranda 25 years in prison. He is remembered by his wife, María de los Ángeles Vázquez, and their son, Rafael Cancel Vázquez.

Jo Corona

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