The star of New York style “Hard Salsa” is also a respected politician in New York.  Politics and activism impassion him as much as music.  Tonight he will be an activist on the stage of the World Salsa Festival that will take place in Videna of San Luis

Willie Colón, visited the Congress of the Republic and was received, with a great deal of clamour by the members of the Legislature and fans of this famous visitor.  The recording artist/activist took advantage of the opportunity to call for unity amongst Latin Americans in order to meet the challenges ahead and to be prepared for economic and social development. 

Colón arrived at the Legislative Palace past the noon, accompanied by the former soccer star Ramón Mifflin and was received by congresspersons José Luis Risco (GPDI) and Alfredo González (NoA). 

 The parliamentarians accompanied Colón to the Castille Room, where he talked with vice president Carlos Infantas Fernández (FIM), who received him in representation of the President of the Congress, doctor Henry Pease.   

"I believe that what our countries sorely need at this moment is unity; the union of   Latin America, as has been done in Europe, the Economic Community, as they have done in the United States.  I believe that the next step for the Latin Americans is an effective and real union in order to be able compete and achieve the progress we long for", he commented.   

The artist explained that he is Special Assistant to Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City and that he is his advisor to a commission of 52 commissioners.  He added that he was a counsellor to the Mayor in relation to Latinos and other aspects. 

 "I have been able to do many works for the Latin American community.  Mayor Bloomberg has entrusted me on various projects and initiatives, and I feel very happy with the position that I now occupy", Colón commented with regard to his political role. 

Translated from Spanish 
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