Abstract
SUMMARY For over 60 years, the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, served as a live munitions target range for the United States Navy. The Navy protected the U.S. Empire's colonial relationship with Puerto Rico. Within this context, the colonial, racial and oppressive paradigms shield most anti-military movements in Puerto Rico. The tragedy of a civilian killed in Vieques by an errant 500-pound bomb destroyed this protective shield, bringing to light the social, economical and environmental injustices and atrocities committed by the U.S. Navy. This tragedy increased the public awareness of how people's lives, beaches, environment, and livelihood had been destroyed. Social action by solidarity and civil disobedience proved powerful in the anti-military struggle for achieving justice for the people in Vieques. This paper provides an overview of the people's struggle against the U.S. Navy. The historic demilitarization of Vieques will commemorate the solidarity of people in their victory for justice and world peace.
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