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Puerto Rico is not independent. It is a United States territory because it was ceded by Spain to the US in 1898.
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In your opinion should Puerto Rico become a state remain as it is or become an independent country?
My opinion doesn't count. That decision snould be vested in the legal residents of Puerto Rico.
Why did Puerto Rico gain its independence?
Puerto Rico is not independent, it is a US Territory.
Who did Puerto Rico win its independence from?
== == Puerto Rico has never been an independent country. Puerto Rico was colonized by Spain and ceded to the US at the end of the Spanish American War. Puerto Rico is still a possession of the US.
Who will decide if puerto rico can become a state?
The Puerto Ricans
When was Puerto Rico's independence day?
puerto rican independence day is an September 23. puerto rican independence day is an September 23. Puerto Rico doesn't officially have an independence day since it's not independent, but it does have the discovery holiday which is November 19, 1493.
In your opinion should Puerto Rico become a state remain as it is or become an independent country?
My opinion doesn't count. That decision snould be vested in the legal residents of Puerto Rico.
Why did Puerto Rico gain its independence?
Puerto Rico is not independent, it is a US Territory.
Is peurto rico a state?
Puerto Rico is currently not a state, but a commonwealth within the US. In the 2012 elections, Puerto Rico held a referendum where they were given the choice to keep their current status, become independent, or become a state. Puerto Rico voted to become a state, but it is now up to Congress to decide. It is likely that it will not pass, however.
Is Puerto Rico an independent nation?
No, Puerto Rico is a Colony of the United States of America.
How did Puerto Rico become us territory?
Puerto Rico
Is Puerto Rico independent or dependent of another country?
No. Puerto Rico is a US possession. Basically dependent.
Which region declared independent in 2008?
puerto rico
Why did Puerto Rico want their independent?
Because, they are SJA
What legal system does Puerto Rico have?
It has an independent judiciary.
Who did Puerto Rico win its independence from?
== == Puerto Rico has never been an independent country. Puerto Rico was colonized by Spain and ceded to the US at the end of the Spanish American War. Puerto Rico is still a possession of the US.
What year did Puerto Rico come independent?
Puerto Rico has not been an independent country since 1493. It is currently a territory of the United States and has been since 1898.
What was the outcome of the referendum in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico voted to become a state in the 2012 Referendum. However, it is now up to Congress to decide if Puerto Rico will become the 51st state.
