Governor of Puerto Rico requests formal annexation to the US
Jenniffer González signed a resolution this Friday requesting the formal annexation of the island to the United States.
TL;DR
- Governor Jenniffer González signed Joint Resolution of the House 391.
- The resolution formally requests the US President and Congress to admit Puerto Rico as a state.
- This action fulfills a campaign promise and honors the results of past referendums.
- The New Progressive Party (PNP), led by González, advocates for statehood.
- Opposing parties, the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP), support maintaining the current status or independence.
- González stated this is the moment for decolonization and full equality.
- The petition is presented as originating from the 'will of the people' and highlights the contributions of Puerto Ricans to the US.
- The status of Puerto Rico is a central issue in its politics, with past efforts to secure a binding referendum from the US Congress.