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Map of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Office of Federal Affairs, Washington, D.C.
DIGEST
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PERSPECTIVES ON APPROACHING PUERTO RICO'S
MULTIFACETED STATUS QUESTION
Diverse aspirations for greater political
rights, equality, and socioeconomic
progress fuel debate over alternative
futures
Initial decisionmaking framework
emanates from experiences of past
territories
The objective of this report is to assist,
not resolve, status deliberations
Scope and methodology
PUERTO RICO'S EVOLUTION TOWARD GREATER
SELF-GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES FOUNDATION
FOR STATUS ANALYSIS
Historic pursuit of political rights
led to current relationship with
the Federal Government
Puerto Rico's quest began under
Spanish rule
Spanish-American War brought U.S.
sovereignty
U.S. Supreme Court decided Puerto
Rico was not an incorporated
territory
1917 Organic Act included U.S.
citizenship and locally elected
legislature
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Popularly elected bicameral assembly
executes legislative functions.
Unified judicial system mandated
Municipalities are the only level of
local government
Puerto Rico law is a blend of civil and
common law traditions
Political process in Puerto Rico is
democratic and stable
Constitution assures citizens' rights
in collective decisions
Electoral law governs political
process
National political and legislative
participation has grown but remains
limited
Residents have no vote for President
but help choose candidates
Residents have some representation
in the Congress
Conclusions
SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVED
SOCIAL CONDITIONS ACHIEVED, BUT PERSISTENT
PROBLEMS COMPLICATE STATUS DEBATE
Once reliant on agriculture, Puerto
Rico's economy was transformed through
industrialization
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voiced, but ideological differences
underscore splintered nature of debate
Statehood advocates desire equality
within the American system
Commonwealth proponents want to keep
ties but seek more autonomy
Independence supporters advocate
complete autonomy
EACH STATUS WOULD ALTER FINANCIAL AND INTER-
GOVERNMENTAL ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN PUERTO
RICO AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Present treatment similar to States,
but key differences exist
Current relationship prompted integral
fiscal role of the Federal Government
Statehood would bring equal treatment
under Federal laws and programs
Increased aid would benefit island
governments and low-income
residents
Immediate equal treatment would
greatly increase tax liabilities
and likely prompt major realign-
ments in Puerto Rico's revenue
structure
Proponents have advocated gradual
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