Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes

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1985 (14 años de edad): Viste campos de piña, caña de azúcar y plantaciones de frutas — un legado del rico pasado agrícola de Puerto Rico. Tus padres, nacidos en Lajas y Río Piedras, formaban parte de una generación que aún tenía raíces en esa tierra y forma de vida.

But what she fails to acknowledge is this: statehood is not a right—it is a political decision reserved solely for the United States Congress. The people of Puerto Rico cannot vote themselves into the Union.

Some Puerto Rican pundits claim we cannot consider becoming an autonomous province of Spain because they don’t want their tax dollars supporting a monarchy. But let’s look at the facts — and ask a bigger question:

The reasons for this difference are rooted in politics, economics, race, and strategic interests. Here's a breakdown:

Without realizing it, many Puerto Ricans benefit from socialist-style programs provided by the U.S. — yet they criticize socialism as if it's an evil ideology.

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es, crime in Puerto Rico is significant , especially violent crime and gun violence. Here are the key points:

El Congreso acaba de votar para terminar con el estatus territorial de Puerto Rico .El Tratado de París de 1898 se anula .Y Puerto Rico es ahora un país independiente… sin un solo dólar de ayuda de Estados Unidos .

Yes, there is some historical and archaeological discussion about pre-Taíno peoples in Puerto Rico and the broader Caribbean. While the dominant indigenous group at the time of Spanish arrival was the Taíno , they were not the first inhabitants of Puerto Rico . Here's a clearer breakdown:

One thing we’ve noticed more and more is that people who aren’t Puerto Rican keep trying to tell our story — our culture, our history, our future. But here’s the truth: No one can tell our story better than we can. Not journalists from the outside. Not influencers chasing likes. Not scholars who’ve never lived our struggle. It’s time for us to take the bull by the horns. To speak for ourselves. To...

For such a small island, Puerto Rico shines on the world stage. From Grammy-winning artists to Olympic athletes, world-class chefs to cultural icons — Puerto Rico punches far above its weight. The world sings our songs, dances to our rhythms, and savors our food. Our culture, our language, our people — they captivate the globe.

Did you know Puerto Ricans have a shorter path to Spanish citizenship than most people in Latin America? Let’s break down the facts — and the history — behind this unique connection.

Yes, there are historical records of Puerto Ricans moving to the United States during Spanish rule , although the migration was limited in size and scope compared to later waves under U.S. sovereignty.

The U.S. Jones Act Would Never Be a Factor for Puerto Rico Under Autonomy with Spain — Here's Why: 🚢 What is the Jones Act? The Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920) is a U.S. federal law that requires all goods shipped between U.S. ports to be carried on U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-crewed ships . It significantly raises shipping costs to and from Puerto Rico because:

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory , not a state. Because of that, Congress holds plenary (full) powers under the Territorial Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2). This means: 🟥 Congress can overturn, veto, or nullify any law passed by Puerto Rico’s government — even if it was passed democratically.

Puerto Rico Must Choose a Path — Before It’s Too Late If Puerto Rico doesn’t decide its future soon, it risks being left behind — just like the United States is being left behind on the global stage.

Puerto Rico once produced coffee — and not just any coffee. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Puerto Rican coffee was among the most prestigious in the world , even served in the Vatican and European royal courts .

Puerto Ricans began migrating to the United States in significant numbers in the early 20th century , especially after Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory in 1898 and Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917 through the Jones-Shafroth Act . Here's a breakdown of when, where, and what they experienced:

Many non-Puerto Rican Americans are unaware that Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory—and not a state—for several reasons tied to education, media representation, political discourse, and systemic neglect . Here’s a breakdown of why this misunderstanding persists:

🟥 A Message to the PNP and PPD: The People Are Awake To the two-party system in Puerto Rico — the PNP and the PPD: For decades, you have misled , manipulated , and lied to the people of Puerto Rico. Your legacy is one of corruption, mismanagement, and betrayal. Because of your actions, countless families have been forced to leave the island — separated from loved ones — in search of basic dignity...

Governor Jennifer González recently declared that statehood is a right the United States is obligated to grant Puerto Rico. But what she fails to acknowledge is this: statehood is not a right—it is a political decision reserved solely for the United States Congress. The people of Puerto Rico cannot vote themselves into the Union. For decades, the island has held multiple non-binding referendums to...

🗓 Why the Numbers Have Risen Natural disasters (especially Hurricane Maria in 2017): Many residents left the island or lost pets, boosting the stray population by up to 200,000 thesatoproject.org + 7latinamericanscience.org + 7greatergood.com +7 . Economic hardship : High poverty and low spay/neuter rates fuel unchecked breeding rozziemayanimalalliance.org + 1en.wikipedia.org +1 . Cultural attitud...

I recently had a conversation with a Puerto Rican coworker who moved to Florida. I asked her why she left the island — and her answer broke my heart. She has a special needs child who requires monthly medical care. But with Puerto Rico’s ongoing budget crisis, government mismanagement, and collapsing healthcare system, she had no choice but to leave her homeland and move to the U.S. Her story is n...

The question of which country— Puerto Rico, Cuba, or the Dominican Republic—acknowledges Blackness more is complex and tied to history, politics, national identity, and culture. Here's a breakdown: