The Legal Reality of Free Association
Puerto Rico has never chosen independence, but it is a viable option under the U.S. Constitution. If Puerto Rico suddenly decided to become independent, there… Read More »The Legal Reality of Free Association
Puerto Rico has never chosen independence, but it is a viable option under the U.S. Constitution. If Puerto Rico suddenly decided to become independent, there… Read More »The Legal Reality of Free Association
On the floor of the U.S. Senate this morning, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) had kind words for Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) as… Read More »Senate Bipartisanship on Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s economy may not be as large as it was in 2006 until 2034, according to a new study by a prominent economic consulting… Read More »Long Road to Economic Recovery Forecast for Puerto Rico
A proposal to hold a status plebiscite vote on June 11, 2017 has been enacted into law in Puerto Rico. The stated goals of the new… Read More »Plebiscite Bill Passes, Defining Options
Governor Ricardo Rossello (New Progressive Party/PNP) is expected to sign into law as early as today a bill that he supported which would hold a… Read More »Puerto Rico to Vote on Status on June 11
In 2012, the following option was on the Puerto Rico plebiscite ballot: (III) Sovereign Free Associated State: Puerto Rico should adopt a status outside of… Read More »The Sovereign Free Association Option on the Plebiscite Ballot
The Puerto Rico Senate has approved legislation to hold a plebiscite on June 11, 2017 to determine Puerto Rico’s status. There will be two options… Read More »Puerto Rico Status Bill Takes a Step Forward, Opponents Insist on Rejected “Commonwealth” Option
The Puerto Rico Senate has delayed consideration of legislation calling for a federally-sponsored referendum on Puerto Rico’s political status. The bill, called “The Law for the Immediate Decolonization… Read More »Consideration of Puerto Rico Senate’s Status Bill Postponed
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico has announced that it will meet this Saturday at 8:30 AM Atlantic Standard Time at the… Read More »Financial Board to Meet Saturday