The Bill to Free Puerto Rico

    Congressman Luis Gutierrez has filed a historic bill on behalf of Puerto Rico. It creates a specific referendum, which enables Puerto Rico to choose between Independence and Commonwealth. The “statehood” option is not included in this… Read More

US Senator Elizabeth Warren is open to statehood for Puerto Rico

  Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) honored our website with a comment last week. In response to our article about the obstacles to Puerto Rican statehood, the Senator left a detailed message. She supports a clear process for considering… Read More

Independence or Statehood? Puerto Rico will soon vote on it…on June 11

  In just four months, on June 11 of this year, Puerto Rico will hold a referendum on whether to become independent, a US state, or continue suffering as a “US commonwealth.”  The ballot will provide two options:… Read More

The Impossible Dream: US statehood for Puerto Rico

  A recent poll conducted by El Nuevo Dia resulted in 65% support for Puerto Rican statehood, 28% against, and 7% unsure. This “poll” reminds us of the old adage: “There are lies, damn lies, and then there… Read More

PNP (Puerto Rico Statehood Party) adopts a flag with 51 stars on it

  As part of their July 4th activities, the PNP Party unveiled a new flag at its national headquarters. It is the flag of the United States…with 51 stars on it. The PNP Secretary General, William Villafañe, declared… Read More