In the run-up to the Civil War, the United States government was busily adding states to the Union. Under the Missouri Compromise, states that allowed… Read More »Does Puerto Rico Need a Republican Partner State?
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Puerto Rico Report brings you all the news on Puerto Rico’s political status all year long. At this time of year, we like to look… Read More »The Top Stories of 2024
“[T]he vast majority of Puerto Ricans do not want to separate themselves politically from the United States,” wrote Pantojas García, “but they consistently affirm their cultural identity… Read More »Island Pride vs. Lone Star Spirit: A Cultural Exploration
December 16th marked a notable anniversary in Congress. On this day in 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Puerto Rico Status Act, a bill… Read More »The Anniversary of the Passage of the Puerto Rico Status Act
The New York Fed has posted a report on Puerto Rico’s economy. Broadly speaking, the news is positive. While the Island has lost 10% of… Read More »Puerto Rico’s Economy
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation calling for commemorative coins celebrating the life of Puerto Rican baseball great Roberto Clemente. The Roberto Clemente… Read More »U.S. House Passes Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Legislation
In political circles, 2024 may be best remembered for the election that pulled back the curtain on the perception that there’s a monolithic Puerto Rican… Read More »Is Puerto Rico Statehood Really a Democratic Ploy?
Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States in 1898, when it was acquired from Spain following the U.S. victory in the Spanish American… Read More »Puerto Rico’s Political Status: An Update
