Puerto Rico
The History of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s Financial Challenges Prompting Statehood Debate
By Isabel Morales
More than a century after becoming a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is still struggling with its legacy of colonialism, and the recurring debate over statehood is analyzed more than ever. Years of financial troubles and limited resources with devastating consequences on its population and development are leading to a crucial reconsideration of their status and future. Though there are several factors necessary to mention when examining reasons for statehood, one of the major ones is Puerto Rico’s economic development.
The Future of Puerto Rico: Exploring Options for Territorial Status
The Interesting Case of Bad Bunny’s Progressivism
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Bill Reignites Long Debate over Island’s Status
Puerto Ricans Call for Resignation of Governor for the Second Time in 12 Months
For those who have been following Puerto Rico in the news lately, they will remember the Puerto Rican “Ricky Renuncia '' protests in the summer of 2019 that resulted in the resignation of Governor Ricardo Roselló.
Ricky Renuncia: the Demand of Puerto Rican People
This past summer in Puerto Rico, historic protests by the Puerto Rican people showed that the power truly lies with the people.
Death Tolls to Reconstruction: Post-Hurricane Maria Damage in Puerto Rico
Territory Tax – A Comment on the Current state of Taxation for Puerto Rico Under the Trump Administration
In December of 2017, Donald Trump signed the new GOP tax bill rearranging and recreating the way our country collects its dues. This bill affects every state in the Union, but it also affects one curious case in the Northeast Caribbean – Puerto Rico. The bill includes a new 12.5 percent tax on profits derived from intellectual property held by foreign companies. For Puerto Rico, this means it is treated differently from every other state. The new policy is designed to back the “America First” trademark of the Trump administration by bringing home American companies.