In prior editorials, I have explained why statehood for Puerto Rico is nearly impossible: politically, financially, and socially, the US simply does not want it. https://waragainstallpuertoricans.com/2015/07/14/why-puerto-rico-will-not-become-the-51st-state/ The most prominent member of the Statehood party is ex-Governor Luis Fortuño… Read More
Even after Mitt Romney was exposed for saying “we can forget about 47% of the people,” Luis Fortuño continued to campaign for Romney in Puerto Rico. The year was 2012. Fortuño was the governor of Puerto Rico…. Read More
Luís Fortuño ruled over Puerto Rico like a miniature Ronald Reagan. He fired 30,000 workers, reduced pension benefits, closed down schools, and raised consumer taxes. He also campaigned aggressively against Barack Obama and for Mitt Romney, even after… Read More