r/InternationalNews Nov 04 '24

Opinion/Analysis Americans excluded from the ballot: Puerto Ricans

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u/Old_Plankton_6730 Nov 04 '24

The people can’t agree whether or not to become a state. It’s a matter voting to gain access to many federal benefits. This is a direct result of their unwillingness to become the 51st state. Independence or statehood?

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u/Trick-Teach6867 Nov 05 '24

They won their referendum to seek statehood, the US federal government just doesn’t care. You should try to be as smart as you are loud

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u/Gildardo1583 Nov 05 '24

DC has also been wanting to be a state, but the Rs feel it won't help them in elections.