Francisco Palacios

In a small rural town, everybody lays eyes on Maruja, the most beautiful woman there. After the son of the mayor comes back from France, he also notices Maruja, setting forth events of love, jealousy, guilt, and anger.

Triburcio Pérez, a jíbaro, runs for mayor of Machuchal.

The exploitation of fisherman in Fajardo, Puerto Rico and how the laborers reached their economic independence through operative alliances.

Illustrates the dilemma of a sugarcane worker who has a child out of wedlock without his wife’s knowledge.