This Is the Beautiful Land I'm Looking For

El Vocero de Puerto Rico

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One thing must be acknowledged about the anthem of placid lullabies: its clear and colonial relevance, even in these times of artificial intelligence and climate crisis. We were taught, and some still sing, that Christopher Columbus, dazzled by the beauty of the western beaches, said “Oh” three times before exclaiming, “This is the beautiful land I seek!” Something similar happened with the people of Cabo Rojo Land Acquisition when they spotted …