The United States acquired both Puerto Rico and the Philippines from Spain following the Spanish–American War in 1898. In 1946, the Philippines ended its status as a territory of… Read More »Lessons from the Philippines for Puerto Rico
In 1927, when the Philippines was a U.S. territory, Philippines Governor Leonard Wood sent a proposal to President Calvin Coolidge seeking his approval to hold… Read More »How Predictions on Philippines Independence Played Out
Independence for Puerto Rico is an idea that has received increased attention recently …in the states. A recent article at NBC News urges independence for the… Read More »Do the People of Puerto Rico Want Independence?
Recent focus by Congress on Puerto Rico’s status as a U.S. territory has brought up concerns about the fate of some of Puerto Rico’s popular… Read More »US Citizenship, Olympics Teams, and Speaking Spanish as Puerto Rican Priorities
One of the most critical questions inherent in the debate over Puerto Rico’s future political status is the the fate of U.S. citizenship for people… Read More »The Fate of U.S. Citizenship in a Sovereign Puerto Rico
If the Puerto Rico Status Act becomes law, Puerto Rico will no longer be a territory of the United States. It will be the 51st… Read More »Risks for a Freely Associated State of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is home to some 72,679 veterans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There are currently 10 Veterans Administration medical facilities on the Island. The… Read More »What Will Happen to Veterans Hospitals under Free Association?
Since the 1950s there has been a story that Puerto Rico’s relationship with the U.S. is unique and, unlike all other U.S. territories, this relationship… Read More »The Elusive Promise of Special Treatment for Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Status Act is a proposal built on ideas contained in two competing bills on Puerto Rico’s political status. Members of Congress spent… Read More »Will The Puerto Rico Status Act Become Law?
