American administration in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is an unincorporated U.S. territory, meaning it is under U.S. sovereignty but not a state. Its residents are U.S. citizens but do not have full voting representation in Congress or the President’s electoral votes. The island has its own local government with a governor and legislature that handle local issues, while the U.S. federal government manages defense, currency, and other national matters. Federal agencies have jurisdiction, but local autonomy exists. This arrangement balances local governance with U.S. oversight, often leading to debates about political status and self-determination.