Susanne Ramirez de Arellano

Bloomberg Opinion Guest Columnist

Susanne Ramírez de Arellano is a freelance writer. She is a grantee of the International Woman’s Media Foundation and the former news director of Channel 11-Univision in Puerto Rico.

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Who Will Bad Bunny Stand Up for at Halftime?

February 8, 2026

February 8, 2026

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Who Will Bad Bunny Stand Up for at Halftime?

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July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

OpinionSusanne Ramirez de Arellano

Bad Bunny’s Real Gift to Puerto Rico Isn’t $200 Million

His concert residency is expected to pump much-needed money into the local economy — but the chance he’s giving the island to tell its own story is priceless.

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July 20, 2024

July 20, 2024

OpinionSusanne Ramirez de Arellano

Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons Helped Us Escape the Moral Majority

They thumbed their noses at cultural puritanism through human connection. We need that again.

Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons Helped Us Escape the Moral Majority

March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

OpinionSusanne Ramirez de Arellano

Kamala Harris’ Puerto Rico Visit Is Insulting

The vice president’s upcoming trip is the same day the island marks the abolition of slavery. The timing is just one offense.

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September 28, 2023

September 28, 2023

OpinionSusanne Ramirez de Arellano

Bob Menendez Should Stop Playing the Race Card

Bringing up his Latino background as a defense strategy is insulting to Hispanics.

New Jersey Senator Menendez Makes First Court Appearance For Federal Bribery Charges

April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023

OpinionSusanne Ramirez de Arellano

Biden Needs a Strategist, Not a Token

Julie Chávez Rodriguez is an excellent choice to lead the president’s reelection campaign. But Democrats' challenges with Latinos won’t be easily erased.

Democratic Vice President Tim Kaine Delivers Remarks In Spanish At Arizona Democratic Party Event