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Who is Oscar Lopez Rivera?

Who is Oscar Lopez Rivera?

A former leader of the FALN (Armed Forces of National Liberation) and a Puerto Rican nationalist, Oscar Lopez Rivera is one of the last prisoners Barack Obama commuted during his presidency. Opponents call Oscar a terrorist and supporters compare him to Nelson Mandela. In honor of his release, Lopez Rivera was set to healine the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City, but in light of his controversial commutation he decided to step down. Oscar Lopez Rivera no longer condones the use of violence for the freedom of Puerto Rico but he will still march in the Puerto Rican Day Parade as a humble Puerto Rican. Jun 5, 2017
Manila shootings and explosions

Manila casino attack: Lone gunman kills more than 30 people in Philippines

At least 30 bodies have been found after a gunman stormed into Resorts World Manila entertainment complex near the Philippines capital on 2 June. The unidentified attacker was dead, police said, releasing his CCTV images. The gunman opened fire on objects inside the complex, torched casino tables and also ransacked the casinos chip storage before setting himself on fire in one of the Maxims Hotel rooms.National Capital Region police office director Oscar Albayalde added that the ones dead could have died of suffocation following a fire at the hotel. Police also said there is no evidence pointing to the attack being an act of terrorism although ISIS has claimed responsibility. Jun 2, 2017
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