Bad Bunny Breaks with Tradition, Backs Independent Puerto Rican Party in Historic Move and Endorses Juan Dalmau

Bad Bunny Breaks with Tradition, Backs Independent Puerto Rican Party in Historic Move and Endorses Juan Dalmau
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Bad Bunny, the number one Puerto Rican artist at the moment, has taken an assertive stance in Puerto Rico’s political landscape, backing Juan Dalmau and the Alianza de País coalition over the two dominant parties, the New Progressive Party (PNP) and Popular Democratic Party (PPD).

At a campaign rally, the artist declared that his decision was driven by the people’s voices rather than political leaders. The Alianza de País, a coalition of the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) and Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana (MVC), has advocated for independence and reform, diverging sharply from the status quo held by the PNP and PPD. 

Bad Bunny’s choice comes from a deeply personal place. Reflecting on his first vote in 2012, cast for then-PNP governor Luis Fortuño, he recounted how Fortuño’s policies allegedly left over 30,000 families without jobs, including his own. This firsthand experience shaped his political awakening, leading him to reject both traditional parties and seek change through the Alianza’s platform. 

In a rare public response to critics, Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, refuted claims questioning his loyalty to Puerto Rico. He clarified that while work obligations kept him abroad for seven months last year, he remains a permanent resident of the island. He stressed that any politician did not solicit his support for Dalmau but was instead driven by his conviction to promote Puerto Rico’s future. 

What Could Happen If Juan Dalmau Wins

Puerto Rican politics have long been divided between two ideologies: the PNP’s goal of U.S. statehood and the PPD’s focus on maintaining Puerto Rico’s commonwealth status. Dalmau’s Alianza advocates for independence and greater self-determination, appealing to those disillusioned by the long-standing influence of both parties. For Puerto Ricans, who vote for their governor—the highest authority on the island—but lack a say in U.S. presidential elections, Dalmau’s independent voice represents a break from the limitations of colonial politics. 

With Bad Bunny’s endorsement, the Alianza de País gains a powerful ally capable of mobilizing young voters who yearn for systemic change in Puerto Rico’s governance. 

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