Dec 17, 2025 · Discover why Puerto Rico remains a US territory but not a state, exploring its complex political status, citizenship rights, and the ongoing statehood debate.

5 days ago · Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens under federal law, but Puerto Rico’s status as a U.S. territory affects how political rights are exercised on the island. Differences in representation and …

Puerto Rico[i] (abbreviated PR), [20] officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, [b][j] is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States …

Aug 19, 2025 · Puerto Rico holds the status of an “unincorporated territory” of the United States. This means it is subject to the authority of the U.S. Congress, but it is not considered an integral part of …

The island of Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States located in the Caribbean Sea. The island is regarded as part of the United States with its own legal system and administration.

Apr 12, 2025 · Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States. That means it's under US sovereignty but is not a US state. The island became a US territory in 1898 following the Spanish …

Oct 9, 2025 · Does Puerto Rico Want to Become a State? The topic of Puerto Rico’s statehood is a controversial one. In 2020, a reported 53% of Puerto Ricans favored statehood, with only 47% …

Dec 30, 2025 · By Sofia Isabel Marxuach-Cardenas; Image by CNN Puerto Rico’s relationship with the United States is one that is flawed, complex, and difficult. In today’s age, there are three possible …

6 days ago · Here are answers to some key questions about Puerto Rico and Puerto Ricans, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources.

Oct 31, 2024 · Puerto Rico became a US territory after the Spanish-American War in 1898. Spain ceded it to the US, which has maintained its sovereignty over the island of over 3.2 million people ever …