Senator John McCain on Puerto Rico
The nation is remembering Senator John McCain (R-AZ) as a statesman who served his country with valor and integrity. In 2011, Senator McCain’s website carried… Read More »Senator John McCain on Puerto Rico
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Statehood Supporters Win Florida Primaries
Primary elections in Florida had been in the news as speculation about the influence of Puerto Rican voters increased in the run-up to the votes.… Read More »Statehood Supporters Win Florida Primaries
Officials Respond to Revised Hurricane Death Toll
The government of Puerto Rico has acknowledged that the death toll for hurricanes Irma and Maria is probably as much as 20 times higher than… Read More »Officials Respond to Revised Hurricane Death Toll
Dr. Helen Rodriguez Trias Honored by Google
Google’s Doodle honored Dr. Helen Rodriguez Trias on what would have been her 89th birthday last Saturday, July 7. Dr. Rodriguez Trias was a champion… Read More »Dr. Helen Rodriguez Trias Honored by Google
Florida’s Gubernatorial Debate Touches on Puerto Rico
Last night, Rep. Ron DeSantis and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam held a nationally televised debate for the Florida governor’s race.The candidates, both hoping to… Read More »Florida’s Gubernatorial Debate Touches on Puerto Rico
Congress Seeks Action on Energy in Puerto Rico
With Hurricane Season 2018 officially beginning, Congress is increasingly talking about Puerto Rico. A lot of the conversations focus on energy. Rob Bishop (R-UT), Chair… Read More »Congress Seeks Action on Energy in Puerto Rico
Senator Bill Nelson Supports Statehood
Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) has made a statement endorsing statehood for Puerto Rico. “I have always supported self-determination and equal treatment for all U.S. citizens,”… Read More »Senator Bill Nelson Supports Statehood
Former AG Explains Why Puerto Rico Should Be a State
Jose Fuentes, former Attorney General of Puerto Rico and Chairman of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council, shared his views on Puerto Rico’s status in an… Read More »Former AG Explains Why Puerto Rico Should Be a State
Governor Rossello Plans a Political Movement in the States
Governor Ricardo Rossello was interviewed by Noah Trevor, host of the late-night news satire program The Daily Show. While speaking about the recovery efforts, his… Read More »Governor Rossello Plans a Political Movement in the States