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The earliest known inhabitants of Puerto Rico were the Taino, an Arawok people.
9. Taxation without Representation in Puerto Rico
Workers in Puerto Rico are not required to pay federal income taxes on wages earned on the Island, and this fact is often used as a justification for the limited federal benefits Puerto Ricans receive. However, Puerto Ricans do pay taxes but do not receive equal representation with other U.S. citizens.
8. Puerto Rican Contributions to the U.S.
Puerto Ricans contribute to the United States in myriad ways. This very brief list of well-known Puerto Ricans includes people in public service and the arts, athletes, scientists, performers, and more.
7. Political Parties in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s political parties are not the same as the national parties. Learn about the parties on the Island.
6. Why Didn’t the Philippines Become a State?
The Philippines used to be a territory of the United States, but they chose independence. They’ve been an independent nation since 1946. Why did the Philippines choose independence over statehood?
Puerto Rican Day is a popular celebration among stateside Puerto Ricans, and San Juan had its first Puerto Rican Day parade in 2024.
4. Are Puerto Ricans Democrats?
It’s widely believed that Puerto Rico’s voters would be Democrats. The evidence doesn’t support this traditional view.
3. Who Is the President of Puerto Rico?
This is one of the most popular questions we receive. Since Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, the President of the United States is also the President of Puerto Rico.
2. Puerto Rico’s Electoral Votes
Puerto Rico’s voters are U.S. citizens but cannot vote for the President of the United States. Why not? The U.S. president is elected not by the popular vote of the people, but by electors. Since Puerto Rico is not a state, she has no electoral votes.
1. Puerto Rico Statehood: Pros and Cons
What are the arguments for and against statehood for Puerto Rico?
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