Boriken
(UCTP Taino News) - Respected singer and Boriken (Puerto Rico) tribal community
leader of “Tainos Ciba-Ro Turey,” Jose “Xuerix Guaynia” Camacho closed his eyes
and passed on to Koaibei (the Spirit World) after a long battle with cancer on Thursday.
Xuerix
Camacho was a renowned “Doo Wop” crooner for "The Sentimentals," a Boriken-based
1960's singing group, popular for their renditions of romantic
ballads and vocal harmonies. His artistic experience and natural leadership abilities led him to
advocate for indigenous justice on the on the Island over the past 25
years. Xuerix participated in "El
Grito de Kaguana", the 2005 community action that saw local Taíno leaders
take over the Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center to highlight the desecration
of sacred sites in Boriken.
Xuerix
also gained political notoriety confronting Senator Fonte on local television;
when he questioned the elected official’s political support for zoning
variances along San Juan oceanfront. The variances later proved to be disastrous
to the environment, leading to Senator Fonte’s indictment and subsequent
incarceration for numerous illegal political practices.
A
proud supporter and registered member of the United Confederation of Taíno People
(UCTP), Xuerix was often seen leading protest marches and participating in Taíno
community gatherings, as well as educational awareness activities around the
island. Xuerix Guaynia Camacho founded
"Tainos Ciba-Ro Turey" to honor his Boriken Taíno ancestors.
He
is survived by his beloved Mother, Margatita Garcia Rosado, and long-time
companion, Moraika Sánchez.
Arrangements
are being made for his viewing at Ehret Funeral Hall in Cupey.
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