Anonymous ID: fd20c1 Feb. 8, 2026, 7:21 p.m. No.24234841   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>24234829

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 is a US Territory…

 

It’s already set a precedent to make it happen Nationwide.

 

Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States, acquired in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. While residents are U.S. citizens and the island is a self-governing commonwealth, it is not a state, lacks federal voting representation, and cannot vote in presidential elections. The capital is San Juan, and the population is over 3 million.

Key Aspects of Puerto Rico as a U.S. Territory:

Political Status: As an "unincorporated territory," Congress has plenary power over the island under the Territorial Clause of the U.S. Constitution. It is considered a, or is in a, commonwealth status, which is a subject of ongoing political debate regarding statehood or independence.

Citizenship & Travel: Residents are U.S. citizens by birth, allowing them to travel to the mainland without a passport.

Representation: Puerto Rico has a non-voting "Resident Commissioner" in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Economy & Law: The island is subject to federal laws, including the Jones Act, which impacts shipping.

Culture: The culture is distinct, with Spanish as the primary language, although both Spanish and English are official.