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The Pros And Cons Of Puerto Rico Into The United States

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As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is neither a state nor an independent country and politics over its status remain complicated. The island's value to US policy makers was as an outlet for excess manufactured goods, as well as a key naval station in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico can bring great value to the United States, and improve its own territory’s economy. This would not only benefit Puerto Rico and their economy, but it would also bring good to the United States as a whole. That being said, there's no better choice than to grant Puerto Rico statehood from the United States of America. First and foremost, the inclusion of Puerto Rico into the United States would be beneficial for Puerto Rico to gain a stronger economy. According to a fact sheet published in 2021, “Puerto Ricans …show more content…

Some may reason that by adding this 51st state, the United States may become accountable for Puerto Rico’s financial issues. Even though this may be a good point, the United States is actually more responsible for the territories, which Puerto Rico currently is, than the United States. The U.S. Constitution grants Congress total authority over territories. States are independent nations with rights and powers of their own, as stated in the article (“Puerto Rico Statehood”). This same article also refutes the argument that residents of Puerto Rico would be obligated to pay federal income tax. Most citizens wouldn't pay income tax because they were more impoverished and unemployed than anyone in any of the 50 states. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory that is neither a state nor a sovereign nation, and politics surrounding its status are still complicated. Many valid points can be made to back up the benefits of statehood, as it will bring great advantages to both the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Having stated that, there is no better option than to grant Puerto Rico sovereignty within the

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