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Approximately 200,000 people<\/a> were expected to visit from abroad to see the August and September shows of Bad Bunny’s Residency<\/a> in Puerto Rico, according to a Billboard interview with Alejandro Pab\u00f3n, the promoter from Move Concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans arrived from countries like Ecuador, Peru, and El Salvador. Many stepped on Boricua soil for the first time, united by the magnetism of the Conejo Malo and his decision to make the world come to Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we share what some of them told us while waiting to enter the Coliseo de Puerto Rico<\/a> (El Choli).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf4 The Dominican Republic is in the house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carlos D\u00edaz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

D\u00edaz<\/strong>, 24 years old and a resident of Santo Domingo<\/strong>, had visited Puerto Rico before, but this was his first time at a concert at the Choliseo. The young man showed great enthusiasm for the experience of seeing Bad Bunny at the 13th edition of the Residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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D\u00edaz at the 13th show of the Residency. Photo by: \u00c1ngeles Rodr\u00edguez<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

He grew up listening to reggaet\u00f3n artists like Tego Calder\u00f3n and the duo Wisin y Yandel, has followed the Conejo Malo since 2016, and even managed to see him live in Miami during the X 100PRE tour in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For him, “Titi Me Pregunt\u00f3<\/a>” has become a Dominican anthem because of its merengue rhythm. “100% ours,” he affirmed with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“BAILE INoLVIDABLE<\/a>,” on the other hand, represents all Latinos. His goal that night was to dance to it “hasta sudar” (until he was sweating).<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201c[Bad Bunny] is, honestly, showing what it means to be Latino, our music.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

– Carlos D\u00edaz<\/strong>, resident of Santo Domingo.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udcca Did you know…<\/strong> “Titi Me Pregunt\u00f3” samples the song “No Te Puedo Olvidar” (1997) by Dominican singer Anthony Santos. Known as “El Mayimbre,” Santos was a pioneer of modern romantic bachata. He remains among the 100 most listened-to artists in the Dominican Republic, according to Spotify.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nicole Ogando<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Dominican resident<\/strong> of New York<\/strong> arrived at the 10th show of the Residency, and the first Friday for non-resident fans, hoping to hear “WELTiTA,” her favorite for its beachy and tropical vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reflect the Caribbean theme of the Residency, she chose a long yellow dress with a green plantain print from the brand FARM Rio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nicole Ogando at Bad Bunny’s Residency. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This fruit, essential in Puerto Rican cuisine, also connects with her identity as a Dominican raised in New York. Although she admires traditional elements like the pava (Puerto Rican straw hat), she preferred not to wear symbols she felt didn’t culturally belong to her.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cI decided to wear this dress because I wanted to be ‘on theme.’ This dress has a plantain plant on it, and what’s more Caribbean than that? That’s why I chose it.\u201d<\/p>\n

– Nicole Ogando<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udcca Did you know… “La Romana” marked Bad Bunny’s entry into dembow, collaborating with Dominican artist El Alfa on his first album X 100PRE.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf0e Latin America in the house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Javier Ter\u00e1n and his son, Jos\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Father and son describe their first experience on the island as “wonderful” after traveling from Quito<\/strong>, Ecuador<\/strong>. For Jos\u00e9, 17 years old and a fan since age 12, this would be his first concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although they faced unexpected challenges looking for tickets, Javier, 56, especially values the warmth of Puerto Ricans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jos\u00e9 vibes especially with “DtMF<\/a>” and “WELTiTA<\/a>” from the new album for their danceable energy. He also keeps classics like “La Santa<\/a>” from YHLQMDLG<\/a> and “Neverita<\/a>” from Un Verano Sin Ti<\/a> on repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cWe went through rain, 17 hours in line at the box office. We made friends, we lived an incredible experience…\u201c<\/p>\n

– Javier Ter\u00e1n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udcca Did you know…<\/strong> “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” is the most listened-to song from the album “DeB\u00ed TiRAR M\u00e1S FoTOS” in Ecuador, holding the tenth position in Spotify’s Top 50.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mariana Mercedes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arroz con habichuelas (rice and beans), fresh seafood, beaches, and Puerto Rican warmth. These elements marked the first visit to the island by Mercedes<\/strong>, 51 years old<\/strong>, who arrived from Buenos Aires<\/strong> to fulfill her dream of seeing Bad Bunny in concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ecuadorian discovered the Boricua artist with YHLQMDLG and Un Verano Sin Ti. This last album deeply impacted her: “I’ve learned how you can be connected with your country even if you don’t live there.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“No matter how much you’ve emigrated, your roots and family remain fundamental.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her favorite song is “DeB\u00ed TiRAR M\u00e1S FoTOS.”<\/p>\n\n\n

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“I feel like it was written for me. The message reaches me because yes, I should have taken more photos with people who are no longer in my life.”<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcca Did you know…<\/strong> Bad Bunny performed for the first time in Quito, Ecuador, on November 16, 2022, at the Estadio Ol\u00edmpico Atahualpa, as part of his “World’s Hottest Tour” world tour.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddfd From NuevaYoL and other states to Puerto Rico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carlos, a Boricua in the diaspora<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Born in Manat\u00ed<\/strong> and a New Yorker<\/strong> for over 50 years, Carlos<\/strong> (who preferred not to give his last name) keeps his roots alive from The Bronx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He feels proud to be from the borough that, according to him, saw the birth of salsa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In August, he returned to his homeland for the Residency, celebrating “the positive attention that the event brings to the island.” For him, Bad Bunny is “an icon in Puerto Rico and worldwide.”<\/p>\n\n\n

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“We’re supporting the economy here by coming to this beautiful place. I hope Bad Bunny keeps doing this for our Puerto Rico.”<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcca Did you know…<\/strong> “NUEVAYoL” (#20), “DtMF” (#36), and “EoO” (#43) remain among the top 50 in New York, according to Spotify.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Eric Alvayero<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alvayero<\/strong>, 35 years old, a resident of Queens<\/strong>, New York<\/strong>, explains that beyond listening to Bad Bunny for pleasure, he has managed to connect with his memories of visiting his parents and with his Salvadoran roots, even though Spanish isn’t his first language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“BAILE INoLVIDABLE” transports him to his childhood, when his parents filled the house with bachata, merengue, and salsa.<\/p>\n\n\n

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“[Bad Bunny] represents a new generation that rescues those sounds. It’s the old renewed for the new. The younger generation will be able to appreciate [those sounds] much better.”<\/p>\n

– Eric Alvayero<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udcca Did you know…<\/strong> Bad Bunny filmed the “NUEVAYol” video at Caribbean Social Club, known as To\u00f1itas, the iconic Boricua bar in Brooklyn. The song includes the lyric: ‘Un shot de ca\u00f1ita en casa de To\u00f1ita y PR se siente cerquita’ (A shot of ca\u00f1ita at To\u00f1ita’s house and PR feels so close).<\/p>\n

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Another fact:<\/strong> In El Salvador, “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” holds third place, followed by “EoO.” “VeLD\u00c1” and “DtMF” rank seventh and eighth respectively on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tony and Natalia del R\u00edo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tony<\/strong> and Natalia del R\u00edo<\/strong> are a Peruvian couple who have made Seattle<\/strong> their home\u2014Tony has been living in the Pacific Northwest for 15 years, while Natalia arrived 3 years ago from Lima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the couple, this trip represents much more than a concert: it’s their first time in Puerto Rico, an island that both now say they will want to visit more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I like him because he seems very sincere in what he sings. In who he is. He’s authentic and I like that he’s producing music celebrating where he’s from. Now we want to come every year.”<\/p>\n

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For the couple, Bad Bunny’s decision to hold the concerts exclusively in Puerto Rico is “genius”\u2014a strategy they consider key for visitors to get to know the island more deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked which guest artist she would like to see at the Residency alongside Bad Bunny, Natalia responded “Kanny Garc\u00eda” without much thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Bonus: From Cabo Rojo and Aguadilla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ilia Loperna<\/strong>, 80 years old and a resident of Aguadilla<\/strong>, arrived at show #13 of the Conejo Malo with her grandson Adri\u00e1n Frontera<\/strong>, 22 years old and a resident of Cabo Rojo<\/strong>. Grandmother and grandson arrived dressed in pavas (traditional Puerto Rican straw hats), bandanas around their necks, and single-star flags in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Ilia, being present at the concert was “an honor.” “I asked Adri\u00e1n to bring me,” she confessed with determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her favorites are “DtMF” and “LO QUE LE PAS\u00d3 A HAWAii” because they celebrate island culture and “they’re the only ones I know,” admitted the Aguadilla native with a laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n

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“I never imagined taking my grandmother to a Bad Bunny concert, especially at her insistence. We’re super proud and happy to be here.”<\/p>\n

– Adri\u00e1n Frontera<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udcca Did you know…<\/strong> The Residency generated $11 million<\/strong> in tickets sold in person to Puerto Rico residents alone through Ticketera.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Conejo Malo announced his world tour<\/a> “Deb\u00ed Tirar M\u00e1s Fotos”<\/a> spanning 23 stadiums<\/strong> across 4 continents<\/strong>. This tour will mark the first time the Conejo Malo performs in Australia, Brazil, and Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tour started in November in the Dominican Republic<\/strong>, one month after closing his historic 30-date residency at El Choliseo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interviews compiled by \u00c1ngeles Rodr\u00edguez and Andrea P\u00e9rez.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/espanol\/negocios\/bad-bunny-impacto-de-la-residencia-economia-puerto-rico-1235916975\/\">200,000 people<\/a> were expected to visit from abroad to see the August and September shows of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/residencia-bad-bunny-verano-puerto-rico-sitio-especial\/\">Bad Bunny's Residency<\/a> in Puerto Rico, according to a Billboard interview with Alejandro Pab\u00f3n, the promoter from Move Concerts.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/espanol\/negocios\/bad-bunny-impacto-de-la-residencia-economia-puerto-rico-1235916975\/\">200,000 people<\/a> were expected to visit from abroad to see the August and September shows of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/residencia-bad-bunny-verano-puerto-rico-sitio-especial\/\">Bad Bunny's Residency<\/a> in Puerto Rico, according to a Billboard interview with Alejandro Pab\u00f3n, the promoter from Move Concerts.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Fans arrived from countries like Ecuador, Peru, and El Salvador. Many stepped on Boricua soil for the first time, united by the magnetism of the Conejo Malo and his decision to make the world come to Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Fans arrived from countries like Ecuador, Peru, and El Salvador. Many stepped on Boricua soil for the first time, united by the magnetism of the Conejo Malo and his decision to make the world come to Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Here we share what some of them told us while waiting to enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/residencia-bad-bunny-verano-puerto-rico-sitio-especial\/\">Coliseo de Puerto Rico<\/a> (El Choli).<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Here we share what some of them told us while waiting to enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/residencia-bad-bunny-verano-puerto-rico-sitio-especial\/\">Coliseo de Puerto Rico<\/a> (El Choli).<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf4 The Dominican Republic is in the house<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf4 The Dominican Republic is in the house<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carlos D\u00edaz<\/strong><\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carlos D\u00edaz<\/strong><\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p><strong>D\u00edaz<\/strong>, 24 years old and a <strong>resident of Santo Domingo<\/strong>, had visited Puerto Rico before, but this was his first time at a concert at the Choliseo. The young man showed great enthusiasm for the experience of seeing Bad Bunny at the 13th edition of the Residency.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong>D\u00edaz<\/strong>, 24 years old and a <strong>resident of Santo Domingo<\/strong>, had visited Puerto Rico before, but this was his first time at a concert at the Choliseo. The young man showed great enthusiasm for the experience of seeing Bad Bunny at the 13th edition of the Residency.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":27586,"width":"417px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-11-at-20.54.44-577x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27586\" style=\"width:417px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>D\u00edaz at the 13th show of the Residency. Photo by: \u00c1ngeles Rodr\u00edguez<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-11-at-20.54.44-577x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27586\" style=\"width:417px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>D\u00edaz at the 13th show of the Residency. Photo by: \u00c1ngeles Rodr\u00edguez<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>He grew up listening to reggaet\u00f3n artists like Tego Calder\u00f3n and the duo Wisin y Yandel, has followed the Conejo Malo since 2016, and even managed to see him live in Miami during the X 100PRE tour in 2019.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>He grew up listening to reggaet\u00f3n artists like Tego Calder\u00f3n and the duo Wisin y Yandel, has followed the Conejo Malo since 2016, and even managed to see him live in Miami during the X 100PRE tour in 2019.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>For him, \"<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7CjJb2mikwAWA1V6kewFBF?si=OeLdufbhRQm_c7EwzdCuJQ\">Titi Me Pregunt\u00f3<\/a>\" has become a Dominican anthem because of its merengue rhythm. \"100% ours,\" he affirmed with pride.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>For him, \"<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7CjJb2mikwAWA1V6kewFBF?si=OeLdufbhRQm_c7EwzdCuJQ\">Titi Me Pregunt\u00f3<\/a>\" has become a Dominican anthem because of its merengue rhythm. \"100% ours,\" he affirmed with pride.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/2lTm559tuIvatlT1u0JYG2?si=b8364b1914f24e73\">BAILE INoLVIDABLE<\/a>,\" on the other hand, represents all Latinos. His goal that night was to dance to it \"hasta sudar\" (until he was sweating).<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/2lTm559tuIvatlT1u0JYG2?si=b8364b1914f24e73\">BAILE INoLVIDABLE<\/a>,\" on the other hand, represents all Latinos. His goal that night was to dance to it \"hasta sudar\" (until he was sweating).<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/traveler-quote","attrs":{"name":"acf\/traveler-quote","data":{"traveler_image":"","_traveler_image":"field_6170247ab4bb4","traveler_quote":"<em>\u201c[Bad Bunny] is, honestly, showing what it means to be Latino, our music.\u201d<\/em>\r\n\r\n- <strong>Carlos D\u00edaz<\/strong>, <strong>resident of Santo Domingo.<\/strong>","_traveler_quote":"field_61702497b4bb5","traveler_name":"","_traveler_name":"field_617024a5bc1e5"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/alert-banner","attrs":{"name":"acf\/alert-banner","data":{"color":"green","_color":"field_6176b5f4d68b3","show_icon":"0","_show_icon":"field_6176b5d3d68b1","title":"","_title":"field_6176b5cad68b0","text":"\ud83d\udcca <strong>Did you know...<\/strong> \"Titi Me Pregunt\u00f3\" samples the song \"No Te Puedo Olvidar\" (1997) by Dominican singer Anthony Santos. Known as \"El Mayimbre,\" Santos was a pioneer of modern romantic bachata. He remains among the 100 most listened-to artists in the Dominican Republic, according to Spotify.","_text":"field_6176b5dfd68b2"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nicole Ogando<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nicole Ogando<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>The <strong>Dominican resident<\/strong> of <strong>New York<\/strong> arrived at the 10th show of the Residency, and the first Friday for non-resident fans, hoping to hear \"WELTiTA,\" her favorite for its beachy and tropical vibe.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>The <strong>Dominican resident<\/strong> of <strong>New York<\/strong> arrived at the 10th show of the Residency, and the first Friday for non-resident fans, hoping to hear \"WELTiTA,\" her favorite for its beachy and tropical vibe.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>To reflect the Caribbean theme of the Residency, she chose a long yellow dress with a green plantain print from the brand <a href=\"https:\/\/farmrio.eu\/products\/palm-tree-cutwork-midi-dress?srsltid=AfmBOooOdK8ccBvD3MwibXtQRKJGO8hGJpIhOc74LEh2Xb2AbRQ_Ex9C\">FARM Rio<\/a>.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>To reflect the Caribbean theme of the Residency, she chose a long yellow dress with a green plantain print from the brand <a href=\"https:\/\/farmrio.eu\/products\/palm-tree-cutwork-midi-dress?srsltid=AfmBOooOdK8ccBvD3MwibXtQRKJGO8hGJpIhOc74LEh2Xb2AbRQ_Ex9C\">FARM Rio<\/a>.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":27579,"width":"420px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"0.666987436514301","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nicole-Ogando-1-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27579\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.666987436514301;width:420px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nicole Ogando at Bad Bunny's Residency. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nicole-Ogando-1-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27579\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.666987436514301;width:420px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nicole Ogando at Bad Bunny's Residency. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>This fruit, essential in Puerto Rican cuisine, also connects with her identity as a Dominican raised in New York. Although she admires traditional elements like the pava (Puerto Rican straw hat), she preferred not to wear symbols she felt didn't culturally belong to her.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>This fruit, essential in Puerto Rican cuisine, also connects with her identity as a Dominican raised in New York. Although she admires traditional elements like the pava (Puerto Rican straw hat), she preferred not to wear symbols she felt didn't culturally belong to her.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/traveler-quote","attrs":{"name":"acf\/traveler-quote","data":{"traveler_image":"","_traveler_image":"field_6170247ab4bb4","traveler_quote":"\u201cI decided to wear this dress because I wanted to be 'on theme.' This dress has a plantain plant on it, and what's more Caribbean than that? That's why I chose it.\u201d\r\n\r\n<strong>- <em>Nicole Ogando<\/em><\/strong>","_traveler_quote":"field_61702497b4bb5","traveler_name":"","_traveler_name":"field_617024a5bc1e5"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/alert-banner","attrs":{"name":"acf\/alert-banner","data":{"color":"green","_color":"field_6176b5f4d68b3","show_icon":"0","_show_icon":"field_6176b5d3d68b1","title":"","_title":"field_6176b5cad68b0","text":"\ud83d\udcca Did you know... \"La Romana\" marked Bad Bunny's entry into dembow, collaborating with Dominican artist El Alfa on his first album X 100PRE.","_text":"field_6176b5dfd68b2"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0e Latin America in the house<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0e Latin America in the house<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Javier Ter\u00e1n and his son, Jos\u00e9<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Javier Ter\u00e1n and his son, Jos\u00e9<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Father and son describe their first experience on the island as \"wonderful\" after traveling from <strong>Quito<\/strong>, <strong>Ecuador<\/strong>. For Jos\u00e9, 17 years old and a fan since age 12, this would be his first concert.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Father and son describe their first experience on the island as \"wonderful\" after traveling from <strong>Quito<\/strong>, <strong>Ecuador<\/strong>. For Jos\u00e9, 17 years old and a fan since age 12, this would be his first concert.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Although they faced unexpected challenges looking for tickets, Javier, 56, especially values the warmth of Puerto Ricans.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Although they faced unexpected challenges looking for tickets, Javier, 56, especially values the warmth of Puerto Ricans.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":27580,"width":"662px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.499302985146373","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carlos-e-hijo-Jose-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27580\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499302985146373;width:662px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Javier and his son Jos\u00e9 take a selfie in front of the Choliseo. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carlos-e-hijo-Jose-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27580\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499302985146373;width:662px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Javier and his son Jos\u00e9 take a selfie in front of the Choliseo. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Jos\u00e9 vibes especially with \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v9T_MGfzq7I\">DtMF<\/a>\" and \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hitCWMxsMi4\">WELTiTA<\/a>\" from the new album for their danceable energy. He also keeps classics like \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JUxITamPWrY\">La Santa<\/a>\" from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KywzeIM45FA&list=PLDUEjoBVMbh_c0UZDAueaYhiopUqr4mUd\">YHLQMDLG<\/a> and \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ARWg160eaX4\">Neverita<\/a>\" from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NBghhjuMNKM&list=OLAK5uy_l3rT1z1t11Pn6CugxRd3ZxQQOpWGqzUMU\">Un Verano Sin Ti<\/a> on repeat.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Jos\u00e9 vibes especially with \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v9T_MGfzq7I\">DtMF<\/a>\" and \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hitCWMxsMi4\">WELTiTA<\/a>\" from the new album for their danceable energy. He also keeps classics like \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JUxITamPWrY\">La Santa<\/a>\" from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KywzeIM45FA&list=PLDUEjoBVMbh_c0UZDAueaYhiopUqr4mUd\">YHLQMDLG<\/a> and \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ARWg160eaX4\">Neverita<\/a>\" from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NBghhjuMNKM&list=OLAK5uy_l3rT1z1t11Pn6CugxRd3ZxQQOpWGqzUMU\">Un Verano Sin Ti<\/a> on repeat.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/traveler-quote","attrs":{"name":"acf\/traveler-quote","data":{"traveler_image":"","_traveler_image":"field_6170247ab4bb4","traveler_quote":"\u201cWe went through rain, 17 hours in line at the box office. We made friends, we lived an incredible experience...\u201c\r\n\r\n<strong>- Javier Ter\u00e1n<\/strong>","_traveler_quote":"field_61702497b4bb5","traveler_name":"","_traveler_name":"field_617024a5bc1e5"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/alert-banner","attrs":{"name":"acf\/alert-banner","data":{"color":"green","_color":"field_6176b5f4d68b3","show_icon":"0","_show_icon":"field_6176b5d3d68b1","title":"","_title":"field_6176b5cad68b0","text":"\ud83d\udcca <strong>Did you know...<\/strong> \"BAILE INoLVIDABLE\" is the most listened-to song from the album \"DeB\u00ed TiRAR M\u00e1S FoTOS\" in Ecuador, holding the tenth position in Spotify's Top 50.","_text":"field_6176b5dfd68b2"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mariana Mercedes<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mariana Mercedes<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Arroz con habichuelas (rice and beans), fresh seafood, beaches, and Puerto Rican warmth. These elements marked the first visit to the island by <strong>Mercedes<\/strong>, <strong>51 years old<\/strong>, who arrived from <strong>Buenos Aires<\/strong> to fulfill her dream of seeing Bad Bunny in concert.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Arroz con habichuelas (rice and beans), fresh seafood, beaches, and Puerto Rican warmth. These elements marked the first visit to the island by <strong>Mercedes<\/strong>, <strong>51 years old<\/strong>, who arrived from <strong>Buenos Aires<\/strong> to fulfill her dream of seeing Bad Bunny in concert.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":27581,"width":"448px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"0.6670230966638152","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4W2A2848-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27581\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6670230966638152;width:448px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Mercedes with her husband at the 13th show of the Residency. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4W2A2848-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27581\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6670230966638152;width:448px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Mercedes with her husband at the 13th show of the Residency. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>The Ecuadorian discovered the Boricua artist with YHLQMDLG and Un Verano Sin Ti. This last album deeply impacted her: \"I've learned how you can be connected with your country even if you don't live there.\"<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>The Ecuadorian discovered the Boricua artist with YHLQMDLG and Un Verano Sin Ti. This last album deeply impacted her: \"I've learned how you can be connected with your country even if you don't live there.\"<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>\"No matter how much you've emigrated, your roots and family remain fundamental.\"<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>\"No matter how much you've emigrated, your roots and family remain fundamental.\"<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Her favorite song is \"DeB\u00ed TiRAR M\u00e1S FoTOS.\"<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Her favorite song is \"DeB\u00ed TiRAR M\u00e1S FoTOS.\"<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/traveler-quote","attrs":{"name":"acf\/traveler-quote","data":{"traveler_image":"","_traveler_image":"field_6170247ab4bb4","traveler_quote":"\"I feel like it was written for me. The message reaches me because yes, I should have taken more photos with people who are no longer in my life.\"\r\n\r\n<strong>- Mariana Mercedes<\/strong>","_traveler_quote":"field_61702497b4bb5","traveler_name":"","_traveler_name":"field_617024a5bc1e5"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/alert-banner","attrs":{"name":"acf\/alert-banner","data":{"color":"green","_color":"field_6176b5f4d68b3","show_icon":"0","_show_icon":"field_6176b5d3d68b1","title":"","_title":"field_6176b5cad68b0","text":"\ud83d\udcca <strong>Did you know...<\/strong> Bad Bunny performed for the first time in Quito, Ecuador, on November 16, 2022, at the Estadio Ol\u00edmpico Atahualpa, as part of his \"World's Hottest Tour\" world tour.","_text":"field_6176b5dfd68b2"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddfd From NuevaYoL and other states to Puerto Rico<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddfd From NuevaYoL and other states to Puerto Rico<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos, a Boricua in the diaspora<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos, a Boricua in the diaspora<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p><strong>Born in Manat\u00ed<\/strong> and a <strong>New Yorker<\/strong> for over 50 years, <strong>Carlos<\/strong> (who preferred not to give his last name) keeps his roots alive from The Bronx.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong>Born in Manat\u00ed<\/strong> and a <strong>New Yorker<\/strong> for over 50 years, <strong>Carlos<\/strong> (who preferred not to give his last name) keeps his roots alive from The Bronx.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>He feels proud to be from the borough that, according to him, saw the birth of salsa.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>He feels proud to be from the borough that, according to him, saw the birth of salsa.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":27582,"width":"781px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.499302985146373","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carlos-y-fAMILIA-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27582\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499302985146373;width:781px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(<em>From left to right). Carlos with family and friends. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carlos-y-fAMILIA-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27582\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499302985146373;width:781px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(<em>From left to right). Carlos with family and friends. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>In August, he returned to his homeland for the Residency, celebrating \"the positive attention that the event brings to the island.\" For him, Bad Bunny is \"an icon in Puerto Rico and worldwide.\"<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>In August, he returned to his homeland for the Residency, celebrating \"the positive attention that the event brings to the island.\" For him, Bad Bunny is \"an icon in Puerto Rico and worldwide.\"<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/traveler-quote","attrs":{"name":"acf\/traveler-quote","data":{"traveler_image":"","_traveler_image":"field_6170247ab4bb4","traveler_quote":"\"We're supporting the economy here by coming to this beautiful place. I hope Bad Bunny keeps doing this for our Puerto Rico.\"\r\n\r\n<strong>- Carlos<\/strong>","_traveler_quote":"field_61702497b4bb5","traveler_name":"","_traveler_name":"field_617024a5bc1e5"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/alert-banner","attrs":{"name":"acf\/alert-banner","data":{"color":"green","_color":"field_6176b5f4d68b3","show_icon":"0","_show_icon":"field_6176b5d3d68b1","title":"","_title":"field_6176b5cad68b0","text":"\ud83d\udcca<strong> Did you know...<\/strong> \"NUEVAYoL\" (#20), \"DtMF\" (#36), and \"EoO\" (#43) remain among the top 50 in New York, according to Spotify.","_text":"field_6176b5dfd68b2"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eric Alvayero<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eric Alvayero<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p><strong>Alvayero<\/strong>, 35 years old, a resident of <strong>Queens<\/strong>, <strong>New York<\/strong>, explains that beyond listening to Bad Bunny for pleasure, he has managed to connect with his memories of visiting his parents and with his Salvadoran roots, even though Spanish isn't his first language.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong>Alvayero<\/strong>, 35 years old, a resident of <strong>Queens<\/strong>, <strong>New York<\/strong>, explains that beyond listening to Bad Bunny for pleasure, he has managed to connect with his memories of visiting his parents and with his Salvadoran roots, even though Spanish isn't his first language.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":27584,"width":"382px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"0.6669731735220845","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-y-su-pareja--683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27584\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669731735220845;width:382px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Eric with his partner. It's also his first time in Puerto Rico. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-y-su-pareja--683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27584\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669731735220845;width:382px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Eric with his partner. It's also his first time in Puerto Rico. Photo by: Brandon Cruz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>\"BAILE INoLVIDABLE\" transports him to his childhood, when his parents filled the house with bachata, merengue, and salsa.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>\"BAILE INoLVIDABLE\" transports him to his childhood, when his parents filled the house with bachata, merengue, and salsa.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/traveler-quote","attrs":{"name":"acf\/traveler-quote","data":{"traveler_image":"","_traveler_image":"field_6170247ab4bb4","traveler_quote":"\"[Bad Bunny] represents a new generation that rescues those sounds. It's the old renewed for the new. The younger generation will be able to appreciate [those sounds] much better.\"\r\n\r\n<strong>- Eric Alvayero<\/strong>","_traveler_quote":"field_61702497b4bb5","traveler_name":"","_traveler_name":"field_617024a5bc1e5"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/alert-banner","attrs":{"name":"acf\/alert-banner","data":{"color":"green","_color":"field_6176b5f4d68b3","show_icon":"0","_show_icon":"field_6176b5d3d68b1","title":"","_title":"field_6176b5cad68b0","text":"\ud83d\udcca <strong>Did you know...<\/strong> Bad Bunny filmed the \"NUEVAYol\" video at Caribbean Social Club, known as To\u00f1itas, the iconic Boricua bar in Brooklyn. The song includes the lyric: 'Un shot de ca\u00f1ita en casa de To\u00f1ita y PR se siente cerquita' (A shot of ca\u00f1ita at To\u00f1ita's house and PR feels so close).\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Another fact:<\/strong> In El Salvador, \"BAILE INoLVIDABLE\" holds third place, followed by \"EoO.\" \"VeLD\u00c1\" and \"DtMF\" rank seventh and eighth respectively on Spotify.","_text":"field_6176b5dfd68b2"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tony and Natalia del R\u00edo<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tony and Natalia del R\u00edo<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p><strong>Tony<\/strong> and <strong>Natalia del R\u00edo<\/strong> are a Peruvian couple who have made <strong>Seattle<\/strong> their home\u2014Tony has been living in the Pacific Northwest for 15 years, while Natalia arrived 3 years ago from Lima.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong>Tony<\/strong> and <strong>Natalia del R\u00edo<\/strong> are a Peruvian couple who have made <strong>Seattle<\/strong> their home\u2014Tony has been living in the Pacific Northwest for 15 years, while Natalia arrived 3 years ago from Lima.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>For the couple, this trip represents much more than a concert: it's their first time in Puerto Rico, an island that both now say they will want to visit more frequently.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>For the couple, this trip represents much more than a concert: it's their first time in Puerto Rico, an island that both now say they will want to visit more frequently.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":27638,"width":"385px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"0.6669722570908732","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tony-y-natalia-del-Rio-1-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27638\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669722570908732;width:385px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>From left to right: Tony and Natalia del R\u00edo. Photo by Brandon Cruz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tony-y-natalia-del-Rio-1-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27638\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669722570908732;width:385px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>From left to right: Tony and Natalia del R\u00edo. Photo by Brandon Cruz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"acf\/traveler-quote","attrs":{"name":"acf\/traveler-quote","data":{"traveler_image":"","_traveler_image":"field_6170247ab4bb4","traveler_quote":"\"I like him because he seems very sincere in what he sings. In who he is. He's authentic and I like that he's producing music celebrating where he's from. Now we want to come every year.\"\r\n\r\n- <strong>Natalia del R\u00edo<\/strong>","_traveler_quote":"field_61702497b4bb5","traveler_name":"","_traveler_name":"field_617024a5bc1e5"},"align":"full","mode":"preview"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>For the couple, Bad Bunny's decision to hold the concerts exclusively in Puerto Rico is \"genius\"\u2014a strategy they consider key for visitors to get to know the island more deeply.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>For the couple, Bad Bunny's decision to hold the concerts exclusively in Puerto Rico is \"genius\"\u2014a strategy they consider key for visitors to get to know the island more deeply.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>When asked which guest artist she would like to see at the Residency alongside Bad Bunny, Natalia responded \"Kanny Garc\u00eda\" without much thought.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>When asked which guest artist she would like to see at the Residency alongside Bad Bunny, Natalia responded \"Kanny Garc\u00eda\" without much thought.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd Bonus: From Cabo Rojo and Aguadilla<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd Bonus: From Cabo Rojo and Aguadilla<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p><strong>Ilia Loperna<\/strong>, 80 years old and a <strong>resident of Aguadilla<\/strong>, arrived at show #13 of the Conejo Malo with her grandson <strong>Adri\u00e1n Frontera<\/strong>, 22 years old and a <strong>resident of Cabo Rojo<\/strong>. Grandmother and grandson arrived dressed in pavas (traditional Puerto Rican straw hats), bandanas around their necks, and single-star flags in hand.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong>Ilia Loperna<\/strong>, 80 years old and a <strong>resident of Aguadilla<\/strong>, arrived at show #13 of the Conejo Malo with her grandson <strong>Adri\u00e1n Frontera<\/strong>, 22 years old and a <strong>resident of Cabo Rojo<\/strong>. Grandmother and grandson arrived dressed in pavas (traditional Puerto Rican straw hats), bandanas around their necks, and single-star flags in hand.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":27585,"width":"391px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"0.5644673201769134","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-11-at-20.11.04-578x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27585\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5644673201769134;width:391px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Adri\u00e1n and his grandmother Ilia. 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