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    Internet Memes and Representation of Contemporary Puerto Rican Cities: The Case of Bayamón as a NarcoCity
    (Universidad de Murcia, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2022) Cintrón Gutiérrez, Luis Javier
    The economic and social systems develop tangible cultural manifestations that seek legitimacy and visibility. This paper discusses internet memes as an alternative narration and representations of contemporary Puerto Rican cities. Memes are a new way of communicating and a new cultural product. The case study that will be analyzed in this essay encompasses Bayamon, the second-most populous city in Puerto Rico and is also considered one of the most violent cities in the Archipelago, by users on social media. The methodology for this research paper will include a semiotic analysis of memes related to Bayamón as posted on diverse social media platforms such as Facebook. The theories to be used for this paper include hybrid cultures and the boundaries of modernity.