Status Update? Puerto Rico May Vote on Political Status

Thursday, October 6, 2011  |  Mark Keller

Puerto Rico’s governor introduced legislation that will likely lead to a two-step referendum in 2012 on the island’s territorial status. But it remains to be seen whether the political will to back a status change exists in Puerto Rico or Washington. ... Read More

In Campaign Mode, Obama Visits Puerto Rico

Friday, June 10, 2011  |  Roque Planas

On June 14, Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to make an official visit to Puerto Rico since JFK's stop in 1961. But Obama's trip may have been as much about Latino voters on the mainland as issues on the island. ... Read More

A Primary in Puerto Rico

Friday, May 30, 2008

Sunday's vote in Puerto Rico served as the biggest of the last three Democratic primaries taking place, even though the territory can't participate in November elections. Hillary Clinton won by a substantial margin, but additional delegates secured by rival Barack Obama brought him closer to securing the Democratic nomination. ... Read More