Reactions to the Democratic Self-Determination Act in Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Democratic Self Determination Act, HR9246, has a handful of Democratic supporters and some Democratic detractors,…
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Puerto Rico Status Act 2.0?
There is a long history of confusion over the use of the word “commonwealth” in the official name…
The Lessons of PROMESA
PROMESA (the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act) was enacted in 2016 after then-governor Alejandro Garcia…
Capt. Ariana G. Linse Savino Honored with Governor’s Medal for Valor and Patriotism
Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon posthumously awarded the Governor’s Medial for Valor and Patriotism to Capt. Ariana G. Linse Savino…
Sebastian Berhalter Brings Puerto Rican Heritage to the World Cup
Soccer is not the most popular sport in Puerto Rico, but one member of the USA men’s team…
Supreme Court Passes on Chance to Overturn the Insular Cases
The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship – the guarantee of…
SBO Wins 2026 Legion Baseball Championship of Puerto Rico
Last week, the Storm Baseball Organization (SBO), an elite junior baseball team, won the 2026 American Legion Baseball…
What Does Catalonia’s Estelada Flag Have to Do with Puerto Rico?
Catalonia, a part of Spain that has been agitating for independence, uses several different flags to symbolize its…
Senator Wyden on the “Unconstitutional Fantasies” of Commonwealth
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has been engaged with the issue of Puerto Rico’s status for much of his…
UN Special Committee on Decolonization Demands Change to Puerto Rico’s Status as U.S. Colony
On June 22, the UN Special Committee on Decolonization held its annual meeting to review Puerto Rico’s status…
