Celebrating 68 Years of Commonwealth…and Confusion

ELA — Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico — translates as “Free Associated State of Puerto Rico” or “Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.” These translations have caused plenty of confusion about Puerto Rico’s status, since it is not a Free Associated State and “commonwealth” has no legal meaning. On July 25, 1952, Puerto Rico’s constitution, approved … Continue reading Celebrating 68 Years of Commonwealth…and Confusion