Eugenio María de Hostos, a name synonymous with Puerto Rican intellectualism and activism, was a towering figure of the 19th century. Born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, in 1839, Hostos’s life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to education, social justice, and the liberation of Latin America. His legacy continues to inspire generations, making him a true “Great Citizen of the Americas.” A Formative Education Hostos’s early education in Puerto Rico laid the foundation for his future intellectual pursuits. He later traveled to Spain to study law, where he became…
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