Puerto Rico’s Leading Newspaper, El Nuevo Día, Endorses Kamala Harris for President

In a historic move, El Nuevo Día, Puerto Rico’s largest and most influential newspaper, has formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The endorsement comes after recent comments about Puerto Rico that spurred heated discussions. The editorial board of El Nuevo Día emphasized Harris’s commitment to addressing Puerto Rico’s unique challenges, a stance that they view as a promising shift in U.S.-Puerto Rican relations.

The endorsement highlighted Harris’s approach to issues of economic support and representation for Puerto Ricans, particularly those living on the island who cannot vote in U.S. elections. As millions of Puerto Ricans reside on the mainland and are eligible to vote, the endorsement from El Nuevo Día serves as a clarion call for these citizens to make their voices heard. The board underscored Harris’s commitment to expanding healthcare access, investing in infrastructure, and supporting self-determination for Puerto Rico.

El Nuevo Día’s decision was partially motivated by Harris’s advocacy for climate action and disaster relief, issues that have directly impacted Puerto Ricans following recent hurricanes and power outages. They contrasted Harris’s approach with what they described as former President Donald Trump’s “erratic” handling of Puerto Rico’s needs, particularly in times of crisis.

This endorsement also reflects the increasing role of Puerto Rican voices in U.S. politics, as the community’s population continues to grow in key swing states. Political analysts view this as a strategic endorsement that could influence Puerto Rican voters, particularly in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York, where large Puerto Rican communities reside.

The endorsement signals El Nuevo Día’s commitment to political engagement on behalf of Puerto Rico’s interests in U.S. policy. With election day approaching, the newspaper has encouraged Puerto Ricans on the mainland to exercise their right to vote, noting that this election could set a significant precedent for the island’s future.