Statue Toppled In Puerto Rico Before Spanish King's Visit

Protesters topple 19th-century statue of Spanish colonizer Juan Ponce de León in Puerto Rico ahead of a visit by King Felipe VI of Spain

Protesters opposing Spain’s King Philip VI’s visit to Puerto Rico toppled a statue of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León before dawn Monday
the statue has been in plaza san jose in the historic district of san juan old san juan since the 19th century
the mayor of san juan miguel romero said that the statue, which was split in half, would be relocated together and placed on top of its base
king felipe vi visits the us. caribbean territory monday to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of san juan

by associated press and adry torres

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