Convención Constitucional de Puerto Rico

The Constitución Constitucional de Puerto Rico is the fundamental legal framework that establishes the government, rights, and laws of Puerto Rico. As an unincorporated U.S. territory, Puerto Rico has its own constitution, ratified in 1952, which defines how local government functions and guarantees certain rights to its residents. It operates within the broader context of U.S. federal law, but it provides self-governance on many internal issues. The constitution reflects Puerto Rico’s unique history, culture, and political identity, serving as the supreme law for the island’s internal affairs.