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Amid crisis, support grows for Puerto Rico statehood

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The US Congress is going to provide fiscal supervision? How comforting.

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Puerto Ricans have been divided for decades on whether to remain a semi-autonomous commonwealth, push for statehood or break away entirely from the United States. The island’s economic crisis — including a $70 billion debt and looming default —article

What part of the American experiment went wrong for Puerto Rico?

for reference: "In 1947, the U.S. granted Puerto Ricans the right to democratically elect their own governor. In 1948, Luis Muñoz Marín became the first popularly elected governor of Puerto Rico."

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He now feels the only way for the island to recover is to become a full-fledged part of the United States, a sentiment that is gaining force in the territory.

Oh great. Is that what these people want? Isn't New York enough.

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Puerto Rico is, unfortunately, USA's Venezuela. That's why it's in shambles.

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Corruption and too much free stuff in Puerto Rico. It has survived because of the US taxpayers and its time to change. They have no choice.

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Corruption and too much free stuff in Puerto Rico. It has survived because of the US taxpayers and its time to change. They have no choice.

With all this talk of "tolerance" and "building bridges" . . . . just a matter of time till Cubans start snapping their fingers @ USA for statehood. Thanks a lot Mr. Obama.

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Thought people don't want to be part of the States

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