The government of Puerto Rico has every right to hold a plebiscite, to consult the people of Puerto Rico regarding their wishes. But the truth is that for a change in the status of Puerto Rico to happen, you need… — Pedro Pierluisi Copy Share Image
A territory cannot become a state or a nation unless Congress approves legislation and the president signs it. — Pedro Pierluisi Copy Share
After four centuries of Spanish rule, Puerto Rico was ceded to the United States in 1898. Residents were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917, and… — Pedro Pierluisi Copy Share
Puerto Rico loses out on billions of dollars annually because it is treated unequally under a range of federal programs, including tax credits available… — Pedro Pierluisi Copy Share
Puerto Rico has two divergent paths forward. After a reasonable transition period, it could become a state. Or it can become a sovereign nation. — Pedro Pierluisi Copy Share
The government of Puerto Rico has every right to hold a plebiscite, to consult the people of Puerto Rico regarding their wishes. But the… — Pedro Pierluisi Copy Share
