The legal foundation of Puerto Rico’s status within the United States can be found in Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, commonly known as the “Territory Clause” — “The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States.”Read More »Puerto Rico: A Territory of the United States
Delivered on February 9, 1989 Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, and distinguished Members of the House and Senate, honored guests, and fellow citizens: Less than 3… Read More »George H.W. Bush’s First State of the Union Address (1989)
The legal foundation of Puerto Rico’s status within the United States can be found in Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the United States… Read More »Puerto Rico is a Territory of the United States
In 1998, the Popular Democratic Party (PDP) of Puerto Rico (not affiliated with the Democratic Party of the U.S.) adopted a blueprint for a new… Read More »“Commonwealth” Is Unconstitutional
Puerto Rico is often called “a commonwealth” but “Commonwealth” is actually just its formal government title. Four States (Virginia, Massachusetts, Kentucky and Pennsylvania) and another… Read More »The Origin of the “Commonwealth” Label
Can someone born in Puerto Rico become the President of the United States? It’s never been tried. Puerto Rico is tightly integrated into the United… Read More »Can a Puerto Rican Become President Of The United States?
Some leaders in the Puerto Rican community claim that Puerto Rico voters need more information about the various status options open to them. Here is… Read More »Statehood
Some leaders in the Puerto Rican community say that Puerto Rico voters need more information about the various status options for Puerto Rico. Free association,… Read More »Sovereign Free Associated State
(II) Independence:Puerto Rico should become a sovereign nation, fully independent from the United States and the United States Congress would be required to pass any necessary legislation to begin the transition into independent nation of Puerto Rico. If you agree, mark here:
As a sovereign country, Puerto Rico would sever all ties with the United States. Read More »Independence
