Joseph Stiglitz on Puerto Rico’s Economic Future
Joseph Stiglitz , 2001 Nobel Prize winner in Economics, spoke at an event hosted by the Center for a New Economy at Yale University. His… Read More »Joseph Stiglitz on Puerto Rico’s Economic Future
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The Map of Puerto Rico
As recently as 2017, a national survey found that most Americans didn’t know that Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. That changed when Hurricane Maria propelled… Read More »The Map of Puerto Rico
What Really Happens under Free Association?
The Marshall Islands is one of three countries that have Compacts of Free Association (COFAs) with the United States. These nations are called the Freely… Read More »What Really Happens under Free Association?
Teaching about Juan Ponce de León, First Governor of Puerto Rico
Juan Ponce de León was born in Spain in 1460. He traveled to the New World with Christopher Columbus and was appointed Governor of Hispaniola.… Read More »Teaching about Juan Ponce de León, First Governor of Puerto Rico
Social Workers in Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico, in cooperation with the Puerto Rico Department of the Family, has announced plans to use a grant from the U.S.… Read More »Social Workers in Puerto Rico
Lester Martínez-López Confirmed to High Level Defense Post
Major General Lester Martínez-López has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. In this position he is the principal advisor to the… Read More »Lester Martínez-López Confirmed to High Level Defense Post
What’s Behind the New Interest in Free Association for Puerto Rico?
Many current supporters of free association for Puerto Rico are former supporters of Puerto Rico’s “commonwealth” or “enhanced commonwealth” status. After the enactment of PROMESA… Read More »What’s Behind the New Interest in Free Association for Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund Webinars Planned for March 23
The Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) will present a virtual event introducing the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF) on March 23, 2023.… Read More »Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund Webinars Planned for March 23
How the Right to Live in the U.S. Compares to Having U.S. Citizenship
Citizens of the three freely associated states (FAS) are allowed to travel, work, and study freely in the United States without a visa. At present,… Read More »How the Right to Live in the U.S. Compares to Having U.S. Citizenship