Puerto Rico is a United States territory/commonwealth, which means Puerto Ricans are U.S citizens. U.S citizens can travel to and from Puerto Rico without a passport, and vise versa. Unlike stateside residents, Puerto Ricans are unable to vote in U.S. Presidential elections but they do elect a non voting resident commissioner to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Puerto Rico means rich port in Spanish. It's an island of beautiful people and beaches. Rich in culture, history, and family. One can easily be charmed by the island's Latin/American culture. It's connection with the United States is just as hot and steamy as it's people. A never-ending controversial debate for PR to become a state or independent has been brewing for years. Now with a HUGE deficit, and dysfunctional local government we can only wonder how PR will dig itself out of it's newest hole. No one can predict the islands future. For the future of the children and animals, we hope Puerto Rico does take the necessary steps to become the U.S's 51 state.
Puerto Rico is the only country to have two official languages, English and Spanish. |
How Puerto Rico became a United States Territory
1898-- Puerto Rico came under U.S. control as a result of the Spanish-American War.
1917--Puerto Ricans became American citizens and the Island was granted U.S. Territory status.
1947-- Puerto Ricans were granted partial self-government, enabling citizens to elect their own governor for the first time.
1952--the Island became a U.S. Commonwealth.
2003--United States Military closed all bases on Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra, except Fort Buchanan. | |
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