As Puerto Rico's governor resigns, San Juan parties the night away. Inside “Perreo Intenso”
— Agosto’s family still supports him, as well as his party, the pro-statehood Partido Nuevo Progresistas.For millennials and younger generations, reggaeton is emblematic of Puerto Rican culture — as well as its risqué signature dance, perreo. Throughout weeks of protests, Puerto Ricans have demonstrated against Rosselló in all manner of unconventional ways: on horseback, on kayaks, on ATVs, even through yoga.
. But the call to protest via perreo drew criticism from contrarians across social media: Is reggaeton an appropriate soundtrack for a protest? Or is it just another excuse to party?
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