One of the early promoters of Puerto Rican independence was Ramón Emeterio Betances.
Betances, born in 1827, was a Puerto Rican nationalist and a key figure in the struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule.
He was a physician, diplomat, and revolutionary who played a significant role in the development of the movement for Puerto Rican independence during the 19th century.
Betances, along with other nationalist leaders, sought to free Puerto Rico from Spanish rule and establish it as an independent and sovereign nation. His efforts and ideals continue to be remembered in Puerto Rican history.