Puerto Rico Must Deal With Its Corruption Circus Before Statehood Can Be Considered
1 sourceUpdated Jul 21, 2026
WASHINGTON — Though it’s not clear who’s pushing it, statehood for Puerto Rico has once again reared its head. Democrats think it would net them two new United States Senators and half a dozen new House members, making it a swell idea. Some Republicans want it to, but for reasons that remain unclear.
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