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Julio Mercado (Chino)

This character is a college student, young spouse, and soon-to-be-first-time parent.

William Irizarry/Willie Bodega

This character was once a leader in the Young Lords and is very influential and powerful in Spanish Harlem.

Edwin Nazario

This character is a slick and powerful lawyer for a drug lord and benefactor of Spanish Harlem.

Nancy "Blanca" Saldivia

This character is a Pentecostal Christian and is expecting a first child.

Sapo (Enrique)

This character is a street criminal who is intelligent and known for savagery that includes biting during fights.

Nene

This character is a bodyguard for a powerful drug lord and benefactor of the Puerto Rican community in Spanish Harlem.

Alberto Salazar

This character is a journalist who is murdered early in the novel.

Deborah Saldivia/Negra

This character is a devious person in an abusive marriage who seems to know all the secrets of Spanish Harlem...

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