Cicatrices: Voces de madres contra la guerra [Scars: Voices of Mothers against War] by Sonia M. Santiago Hernández, will be launched today, November 12, 2026, at 7:00pm, at Casa Soberanista (located at 302 Calle Agosto—Placita Roosevelt—in San Juan, Puerto Rico). The book will be introduced by Hiram Lozada Pérez. See description below, followed by purchasing information.

Description:  This publication brings to light the stories of Puerto Rican soldiers sent to wars in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the struggles of mothers and family members who have organized to denounce military recruitment, the violence of war, and the impact of U.S. militarism in Puerto Rico. Each testimony serves as a “scar”—one that speaks not only of loss and trauma, but also of dignity, solidarity, and transformation.

The book weaves together the suffering of military families with the commitment of those who advocate for peace, human rights, and social justice. From a critical and deeply empathetic perspective, Cicatrices [Scars] invites reflection on the human cost of war, the psychological impact on both soldiers and civilians, and the urgent need to build alternatives rooted in peace.

More than just a book of protest, it serves as a document of historical memory—a call to listen to voices that often remain silenced behind official narratives of patriotism and armed conflict.

For more information, write to madrescontralaguerra@gmail.com or call (787) 619-5175.

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