Meaning of the Puerto Rican Flag's Colors: Red, White, and Blue

The **Puerto Rican flag** (adopted 1895 by PR Revolutionary Committee in NYC; official 1952) carries explicit symbolic meaning per its creators:

Historical Nuance

• Original 1895 (Cuban inversion): Light blue (Celeste) — mimicked Cuban flag (inverted colors).
• 1952 (Commonwealth): Darkened to **Navy Blue** (match US flag) by Gov. Muñoz Marín administration.
• 1995/2022: Gov. Rosselló / Pierluisi executive orders → **Medium Blue (Azul Cielo)** — reclaiming 1895 revolutionary hue.
• Pro-Independence: Often use **Light Blue**. **Statehood:** Navy. **Commonwealth:** Medium.

Design: 5 stripes (3 red, 2 white) = 5 original districts? No — **3 branches of gov (Exec, Leg, Jud) + 2 principles (Liberty, Rights)** per 1952 law. Triangle = 3 branches united.