New Progressive Party (Puerto Rico)

The New Progressive Party (NPP) is a political party in Puerto Rico founded in 1967. It primarily advocates for statehood for Puerto Rico, aiming for the territory to become the 51st state of the United States. The NPP promotes a platform of economic development, social justice, and public safety, often appealing to voters who believe in a closer association with the U.S. The party's symbol is a blue elephant, and it typically represents conservative and center-right interests. The NPP has been one of the two dominant parties in Puerto Rican politics, alongside the Popular Democratic Party, which favors commonwealth status.