Puerto Rico and the Union

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Moves to Clarify Status of Puerto Rico

Some modification of the unique status of Puerto Rico as a commonwealth linked to the United States appears to be in the offing. A bill now before Congress would provide for an eventual plebiscite to give the people of Puerto Rico a voice in determination of the island's permanent political status. Three choices are envisioned: Puerto Rican statehood, independence, or a strengthened and clarified commonwealth relationship. The dominant Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico, headed by Gov. Luis Munoz Marin, favors continuation of commonwealth status but on a firmer basis than at present.

Rising Sentiment for Statehood in Puerto Rico

That there is any need to raise the issue of Puerto Rico's relationship to the United States comes as a ...

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