PUERTO RICO REPORT
37 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Scotland Union History, 2014 Referendum, and Current Independence Debate · Analysis covers Scotland's UK union history, 2014 vote, and ongoing independence debate.
- Historical Patterns And Consistent Criteria For US Statehood Admission · Analysis reviews historical US statehood paths and consistent admission factors.
- Multiple Pathways to Statehood Highlighted in Congressional Research Report · The article outlines historical and legal pathways to statehood, emphasizing Puerto Rico's ongoing status debates and constitutional considerations.
- AOC and Velazquez to campaign for Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon · Progressive Democratic representatives will headline a Puerto Rican voter rally for Angie Nixon in Kissimmee.
- Puerto Rico severe benefits cliffs drive widespread informal shadow economy · Steep government benefit cutoffs push most Puerto Rico residents into unreported work.
- Puerto Rico Sovereignty: Statehood Or Independence Paths Evaluated · Analysis outlines statehood and independence as sovereignty options for US territory Puerto Rico.
- Puerto Rico formally submits official statehood request to US Congress · Puerto Rico's governor signed and submitted an official statehood petition to US Congress.
- Senator Warnock Proposes Expanding Voting Rights To US Territories · Senator Raphael Warnock outlines democracy expansion including US territory voting rights.
- US Southern Command boat strikes spark war crime allegations and controversy · Lethal US Southern Command boat strikes face UN war crime claims amid Puerto Rico debate.
- Warmkraft to open $16M defense textile facility in Puerto Rico · Warmkraft will invest $16M in Puerto Rico for insect-resistant military uniform production.
- NIST requests public Hurricane Maria photos for upcoming documentary · NIST seeks public Hurricane Maria media ahead of the storm's 10th anniversary.
- Jennifer Barreto Becomes First Married Miss Puerto Rico USA 2026 · Jennifer Barreto wins Miss Puerto Rico USA 2026, becoming the first married woman to hold the title.
- Jennifer Barreto crowned Miss Puerto Rico USA 2026 for Miss Universe · Jennifer Barreto will represent Puerto Rico at the 2026 Miss Universe pageant.
- Miss Universe 2026 announced to be hosted in San Juan Puerto Rico · Miss Universe 2026 will take place November 24 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez Announces Retirement After Three Decades · Democratic Representative Nydia Velázquez will retire at the end of the current US Congress session.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez runs 2026 House reelection, undecided on 2028 office · Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will decide 2028 political plans after 2026 midterms.
- Rep. Nellie Pou Predicts Safe Seat Amidst Midterm Gains · Rep. Nellie Pou predicts a safe seat in November despite her district trending Republican in 2024.
- Rep. Darren Soto campaigns for re-election in redrawn Florida district · Democrat Darren Soto polls evenly in his newly gerrymandered Republican-majority Florida seat.
- Trump extends MFN drug pricing deals to Puerto Rico Medicaid · President Trump announced MFN drug discounts will apply to Puerto Rico Medicaid programs.
- Nebraska Republican Don Bacon pushes back on Trump Puerto Rico claim · Retiring GOP Rep Don Bacon contradicts Trump's claim about Puerto Rico Republican support.
- US House Passes WRDA Bill to Address Puerto Rico Water Crisis · The US House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 to fund Puerto Rico's water and flood protection infrastructure.
- Congress introduces bill for Roberto Clemente statue at U.S. Capitol · Bipartisan legislation proposes a Roberto Clemente statue on U.S. Capitol grounds.
- Hispanic Heritage Month Offers Chance to Teach Puerto Rico's Territorial Status · Educators can use Hispanic Heritage Month to correct misconceptions about Puerto Rico's unique U.S. territorial status.
- Prevent Cancer Foundation Gala Will Honor Puerto Rico In Washington DC · Prevent Cancer Foundation will honor Puerto Rico at its September 16 gala to fund cancer research.
- DNC Rejects Bill to End Birthright Citizenship in Puerto Rico · The DNC rejected a proposal to strip birthright citizenship from people born in U.S. territories like Puerto Rico.
- All New Hampshire 1st District House Candidates Back Puerto Rico Statehood · Five Democratic New Hampshire House candidates supported Puerto Rico and DC statehood at a primary debate.
- Puerto Rican cultural influence thrives across mainland United States communities · Puerto Rican culture has established strong permanent hubs across multiple US mainland cities.
- Cuba and Venezuela Push Puerto Rican Independence Amid Statehood Debate · Cuba and Venezuela support Puerto Rican independence while US voters favor Puerto Rican statehood over Cuban or Venezuelan statehood.
- U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche Announces Arrest of 81 Members of Puerto Rico Drug Gang · Attorney General Todd Blanche said a federal task force arrested 81 members of the Los Baja Deo gang in Puerto Rico for drug and firearms trafficking.
- Why Puerto Rico Remains a U.S. Territory Despite Repeated Statehood Votes · Puerto Rico has voted for statehood four times in plebiscites yet remains a U.S. territory because Congress lacks incentive to act.