Hopes for Independence Crash as Reality Takes Over
Last month, a small group of Puerto Rico independence supporters, spearheaded by an individual in Washington, D.C., drafted…
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How Will Recent Executive Orders Affect Puerto Rico?
Since taking office in January, President Trump has already signed more than 90 executive orders — directives to…
Taxes in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has a complex tax situation. Here are some examples of the tax quandary that is Puerto…
The U.S. Department of Education in Puerto Rico
Under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, states have control over anything that is not addressed in…
Tariffs on Free Associated States
The Compact of Free Association (COFA) between the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)…
Remembering Senator Bennett Johnston (D-LA)
Former Senator Bennett Johnston (D-LA), a long term member of Congress who demonstrated strong leadership on Puerto Rico…
How Will Tariffs Affect Puerto Rico?
The Trump administration is going all in on tariffs, a duty or tax levied on goods that are…
A Page from History: The Sugar Industry in Puerto Rico
Sugar was new to Europe in the 1500s. It became hugely popular and profitable quickly, and Puerto Rico…
The Debate: Does Statehood Mean Assimilation?
Statehood is by far the preferred political status option among Puerto Rico voters, but although it is clear…
A Page From History: CRS Says No Constitutional Protection of Puerto Rican U.S. Citizenship
For many decades, as Congress has considered how to end Puerto Rico’s impermanent status as a United States…
