Antonio Vélez Alvarado

Antonio Vélez Alvarado was a Puerto Rican journalist and politician known for designing the Puerto Rican flag in 1895. He was a prominent figure in the revolutionary movement for Puerto Rico's independence, participating in the Comité Revolucionario de Puerto Rico, which sought freedom from Spanish colonial rule. His design, inspired by the Cuban flag, became a powerful symbol of Puerto Rican identity and resistance, reflecting the aspirations of those who fought for the island's autonomy.