Mercedes Martínez

Mercedes Martínez is the president of the Federación de Maestros de Puerto Rico (FMPR), which is one of the leading teacher unions in Puerto Rico.

Op-Ed

A Movement to Defend Pensions Sparked an Educator Uprising in Puerto Rico

February saw the largest teachers’ work stoppage in the last decade in Puerto Rico. Educators are not letting up yet.

March 16, 2022

News Analysis

Teachers laid the groundwork for the uprising against the dictatorial Fiscal Oversight and Management Board.

August 17, 2019