Puerto Rican citizenship

Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, so people born there are U.S. citizens. This means Puerto Ricans have the same rights as citizens in the 50 states, including the right to vote in U.S. elections, but they cannot vote in presidential elections unless they move to a state. They hold a unique status, enjoying both cultural identity and American citizenship, which influences their access to federal programs and representation. However, Puerto Rico does not have voting representation in Congress, which has led to ongoing discussions about the island's political status.