This year, House Democrats introduced a bill that would give Puerto Rico residents, who are U.S. citizens, a self-determination vote. Proposed changes include statehood or independence.

Trump says ‘Let’s see’ – Switzerland says ‘Let’s talk…’ A formula that no longer works “Puerto Rico in its current state is a colony of the United States,” said Milagros ...

Many journalists and political commentators have been pessimistic about the possibility of statehood for the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This seems to be primarily because, despite the ...

Instead of trying to make people who don’t want to be U.S. citizens part of the U.S. and adding a new star or two to our flag ... of statehood: Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Among those hoping Puerto Rico will become a state is Jose Alvarez, a 61-year-old businessman. “Now is the moment to do it,” he said. “We’ve spent a lot of years working on a socioeconomic ...

There are politicians in Puerto Rico who still believe statehood may not be in the island’s best interest, but they are clearly out of step with the voters who made their voices heard in November.

Pastor Nilka Marrero will slam her hand on the table, raise her voice and, if needed, shake her parishioners while playing ...