Puerto Rico Status Referendum

The Puerto Rico Status Referendum is a vote held to determine the island's political status regarding its relationship with the United States. Puerto Rico can choose to remain a U.S. territory, become a U.S. state, or gain independence. These referendums seek to gauge the public’s preference for future options and address ongoing debates about self-governance and representation. The most recent referendums have shown varying levels of support for statehood, highlighting the complexities of the island's status, political rights, and economic conditions. The results of these votes are often non-binding and require further action by the U.S. Congress.