Governor Jenniffer González Colón orders flags to half-staff for Willie Colón

Flags will be lowered to half-staff on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Puerto Rico’s public facilities in honor of Willie Colón. The day is declared a day of mourning in respect for the tropical music icon.

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Applies to all public facilities in Puerto Rico. The flags are ordered to half-staff as a sign of respect for the memory of the artist on the day of mourning.

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Record updated October 9, 2026