“For decades, Carmen and I have been on the front lines fighting for the people of Puerto Rico,” Mark-Viverito, who was born on the island territory, said in a statement. “We fought against the sexism, misogyny and homophobia from Gov. Ricardo Roselló, challenged our Congress members to give Puerto Rico the aid it deserved after Hurricane Maria and stood side-by-side with the people of Puerto Rico during the weeks of protests that revolutionized the island.