Pumpkin plants grow in March at an open garden in Caguas, Puerto Rico, overseen by community-oriented group Urbe Apie. And yet, Puerto Rico’s laws, political status and destiny are subject to the governance of the U.S. Congress. Artists, in response, turned Puerto Rico’s flag black and splashed the image on walls of the capital city. During the race, Lúgaro did not affiliate with a party and took no position on the issue of Puerto Rico’s political status. The numbers refer to Puerto Rico’s length and width in miles and the desire to become the 51st state.

Source: Washington Post April 28, 2018 20:46 UTC