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On the occasion of the celebration of the 109th birthday of Ramón Rivero "Diplo", the Foundation that bears his name, led by his son, José Orbi, wished to celebrate it with a symbolic walk. At the suggestion of the artist and entertainer Edgardo Huertas, he selected the outstanding comedian of our times, Raymond Arrieta. He committed himself to the cause of cancer when his daily co-worker, Dagmar, was diagnosed with the disease. He agreed to travel the route of the legendary Diplo, but from Ponce to San Juan.


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The first San Juan to Ponce Trek of 1953, the overnight stays were carried out in rustic tent huts, with the bare minimum for rest.

 

In the photo, comedian Diplo is pictured kneeling, leafing through a newspaper, possibly reading some account of his heroics at this great event.


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Route: Fortaleza in San Juan, Caguas, Cayey, Salinas, Santa Isabel, Juana Díaz and Ponce.

 

It is here that the first historic walk begins, the first of its kind in Puerto Rico.


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