Will Puerto Rico Become the 51st State of the United States? House Approves Puerto Rico 'Decolonization' Referendum

Will Puerto Rico Become the 51st State of the United States? House Approves Puerto Rico 'Decolonization' Referendum

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted and passed a bill that would allow Puerto Ricans to decide for themselves on statehood or independence, as the U.S. territory moves toward "decolonization."
Puerto Rico Independence or Statehood? Major Party to Soon Reconsider or Reaffirm Stance

Puerto Rico Independence or Statehood? Major Party to Soon Reconsider or Reaffirm Stance

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico may soon hold a vote on its future as an independent country or as America's 51st state.
Puerto Rico Is in Favor of Statehood: What Would Be Its Future?

Puerto Rico Is in Favor of Statehood: What Would Be Its Future?

Around 52 percent of Puerto Rican voters approved its statehood, while about 47 percent were against it.

Puerto Rico votes in favor of US statehood

This year's referendum on statehood was Puerto Rico's fifth.
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