Puerto Ricans in the United States

Puerto Ricans in the United States are U.S. citizens from Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island that is an unincorporated territory of the U.S. Since 1917, they have had U.S. citizenship, allowing them to live, work, and travel freely in the mainland U.S. Puerto Ricans have a distinct cultural identity, blending native, Spanish, and American influences. They often migrate to the mainland for economic opportunities, education, or family reunification. While they enjoy citizenship rights, Puerto Rico's territorial status means they lack voting representation in Congress and cannot vote in presidential elections unless residing in a U.S. state.