Puerto Rican Population in the United States
The Puerto Rican population in the United States can be divided into people living in Puerto Rico and those living in one of the states.… Read More »Puerto Rican Population in the United States
Analysis
What is the Best Route to Puerto Rico Sovereignty?
Puerto Ricans have voted for statehood in four plebiscites this century: in 2012, 2017, 2020, and 2024. There is no real question about the preferred… Read More »What is the Best Route to Puerto Rico Sovereignty?
U.S. Citizenship “Recognized, Protected, and Secured” only under Statehood
In the Puerto Rico Statehood Act (PRSA), legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in December of 2022, U.S. citizenship is “recognized, protected, and… Read More »U.S. Citizenship “Recognized, Protected, and Secured” only under Statehood
Bill Seeks to End Dual Citizenship
About half of all the nations in the world allow dual citizenship. The citizens of these countries can also be citizens of another country. In… Read More »Bill Seeks to End Dual Citizenship
DNC Chair Martin Advocates for Statehood to Protect Democracy
“When we get into power next time,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Ken Martin in a conversation with his DNC predecessor Jaime Harrison on… Read More »DNC Chair Martin Advocates for Statehood to Protect Democracy
President’s Budget Proposes $72 Million Increase for Puerto Rico Nutrition
The White House has proposed increasing Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) by $72 million in the coming 2026 fiscal year. The appendix to the… Read More »President’s Budget Proposes $72 Million Increase for Puerto Rico Nutrition
Puerto Rican Spanish
Just as native speakers of English in Jamaica, Australia, South Africa, and the United States will have differences in their pronunciations, slang expressions, and even… Read More »Puerto Rican Spanish
Do the People of Puerto Rico Want Independence?
The concept of independence for Puerto Rico has recently received increased attention…in the states. Yet the people of Puerto Rico do not want independence. Although… Read More »Do the People of Puerto Rico Want Independence?
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Economic Achievements for Puerto Rico
The Biden-Harris Administration released a comprehensive overview today of its economic accomplishments over the last four years with respect to Puerto Rico. “Four years ago,… Read More »Biden-Harris Administration Announces Economic Achievements for Puerto Rico