On the other hand, emancipation refers to freeing Puerto Rico from its colonial status, a concept that encompasses the nation's broader desire for self-determination and political equality.

The bipartisan Puerto Rico Status Act that passed the House in December of 2022 is being reintroduced. The centenary debate about Puerto Rico’s ultimate political status usually revolves around ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - The party of Puerto Rico's governor is pushing for a constitutional assembly to help resolve the U.S. territory's political status. Members of the Popular Democratic ...

The debate is likely to continue as Puerto Rico faces other challenges. The island is dealing with a challenging economy which includes a 13.9% unemployment rate.

The political status of Puerto Rico has been a contentious topic since the island became an unincorporated territory of the United States in 1901. Under its current status, Puerto Rico is a U.S ...

A national coalition of stateside Puerto Ricans sent a letter to Biden urging him and a new White House Puerto Rico task force address issues around status and the financial crisis.

Puerto Rico’s status as a U.S. territory is unsustainable. Whether it becomes a U.S. state, an independent nation, or some other alternative should be up to the island’s residents.

Conferees, who came from all over the Midwest, discussed a bill passed March 4 by Congress that could determine the island’s constitutional status. The bill requires that a referendum be held in ...

Congress can’t dodge Puerto Rico’s status in tax debate by Andrés L. Córdova, opinion cnontributor - 11/14/17 6:20 PM ET Getty Images ...