“Agents of DHS … should identify themselves, like every law enforcement official is required to do,” said Ramirez, who represents Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, in a statement.

The shows are also considered a powerful symbol of Puerto Rican self-reliance and the belief that the US territory can stand tall on its own, says Javier J. Hernández Acosta, dean of the School of Ar...

The singer has elevated the global profile of the island, a U.S. territory, to new heights, promoting its traditional music, denouncing its gentrification and challenging its political status.