Puerto Rico beckons travelers with its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes and unique characteristics that set it apart. This territory is nestled in the heart of the Caribbean and is right in the ...

In addition to becoming a state, options for Puerto Rico’s future status include remaining a commonwealth, entering “free association” or becoming an independent nation. “Free association” is an ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a self-governing US territory located in the Caribbean. The people of Puerto Rico are US citizens. They vote in US presidential primaries, but ...

GDP (purchasing power parity): $127.3 billion (2017 est.) GDP per capita: $37,900 (2017 est.) Unemployment: 11.5% (2017 est.) Other Facts:The people of Puerto Rico are US citizens. They vote in US ...

Puerto Ricans have voted in seven referendums on the issue of statehood, in 1967, 1993, 1998, 2012, 2017, 2020 and 2024. The 2012 referendum was the first time the popular vote swung in statehood’s ...