Borinqueneers

The Borinqueneers’ Legacy Lives On

News Editor / November 11, 2019

The breakthrough documentary on the longest-serving segregated Latino unit in U.S. military history remains relevant, screens in Hartford

News Editor / April 30, 2018

Bill Sarno/CTLatinoNews.com At the end of a week, when hopes were raised that the 65-year-old Korean War might officially

News Editor / April 24, 2018

Bill Sarno/CTLatinoNews.com Scores of dignitaries and officials, including the governors of Puerto Rico and Connecticut, plan to attend the

News Editor / August 18, 2017

When a long-awaited monument to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, becomes a reality this fall in New

News Editor / August 24, 2016

Bill Sarno/CTLatinoNews.com Connecticut is well on its way to creating a special place to honor the service and sacrifices

Bill Sarno CTLatinoNews.com Editor’s Update: On Tuesday, July 12, the $300,000 for the monument in New Britain honoring the

News Editor / April 18, 2016

Last week, the Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the “Borinqueneers”. In attendance was a delegation from Connecticut for the historic

News Editor / April 14, 2016

Finally, an Army regiment made up of Puerto Rican soldiers received its long-deserved recognition on Wednesday. The 65th Infantry

News Editor / March 20, 2016

On Wednesday, April 13, leaders of the U.S. House and Senate will present a Congressional Gold Medal in honor

Frank Medina Special to CTLatinoNews.com These are exciting times for the Borinqueneers legacy! It does not get any better

News Editor / February 11, 2016

Bill Sarno CTLatinoNews.com A new boost in the on going campaign to honor the 65th Regiment of Puerto Rico, the Borinqueneers

News Editor / August 31, 2015

Bill Sarno CTLatinoNews.com As the sun shone brightly Saturday morning on Rafael Chiesa, the Korean War veteran smiled with pride as he