VOICED : Puerto Rico vota en un plebiscito su estatus respecto a EEUU

Puerto Rico held a non-binding plebiscite to decide between statehood, independence, or maintaining its current status. Governor Ricardo Roseló supports statehood and plans to advocate internationally for Puerto Rico to become the first Hispanic state in the U.S. The plebiscite faced opposition, with some viewing it as a farce. Most voters favored statehood, seen as a solution to the island's financial crisis. Currently, Puerto Ricans have U.S. citizenship but limited voting rights and representation in Congress.

What were the options available to Puerto Ricans in the plebiscite?

• Becoming a U.S. territory, declaring independence, or joining Canada

• Becoming a U.S. state, joining Mexico, or maintaining current status

• Joining the European Union, declaring independence, or maintaining current status

• Becoming the 51st state, declaring independence, or maintaining current status

What was Governor Ricardo Roseló Narváez's position on Puerto Rico's political status?

• He supported independence for Puerto Rico

• He advocated for full annexation to the United States

• He wanted to maintain the current status with modifications

• He proposed joining the European Union

How did the opposition view the plebiscite?

• As a way to strengthen ties with the U.S.

• As a farce and boycotted it

• As a necessary step for independence

• As a legitimate democratic process

What is a limitation of Puerto Ricans' U.S. citizenship under the current status?

• They do not have U.S. passports

• They cannot work in the mainland U.S.

• They cannot vote in presidential elections unless residing on the mainland

• They cannot travel to the mainland U.S.

What is the role of Puerto Rico's representative in the U.S. Congress?

• They can vote only in the Senate

• They have a voice but no vote

• They can vote only on financial matters

• They have full voting rights