US territory wants to ditch America and rejoin Spain

[mcguyver]

US territory wants to ditch America and rejoin Spain
Puerto Rico - an unincorporated territory of the United States - has put forward a number of proposals to break away from the U.S. and realign with Spain

There are growing feelings among locals in Puerto Rico to re-join Spain
A growing number of locals in Puerto Rico want to re-join Spain.
A Caribbean island under United States control is envisioning a future more in line with the Canary Islands.

Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, has put forward several proposals to cut ties with the U.S. and realign with Spain, over a hundred years after it said goodbye to its former European ruler.

Home to 3.2 million people, Puerto Rico came under U.S. rule in 1898 following the Spanish-American War, transitioning from Spanish governance established by Christopher Columbus in 1493, who named it San Juan Bautista under a Royal decree.

Despite the shift in power, Spanish has firmly remained the primary language of Puerto Rico, spoken by over 95% of inhabitants and serving as the main language for daily interactions, education and business.

Home to 3.2 million people, Puerto Rico came under U.S. rule in 1898 following the Spanish-American War, transitioning from Spanish governance established by Christopher Columbus in 1493, who named it San Juan Bautista under a Royal decree.

Part of the Puerto Rican population is now showing interest in joining the European Union by reuniting with Spain. The "Adelante Reunificacionistas" political movement, born in 2017, is gaining momentum with its audacious plan for Puerto Rico to reintegrate with Spain as its 18th autonomous community.

 

[doe moe]

They've always been in love with their slave master, this is no surprise.

 

[christop]

I don't think this is generally true, but they need to make a decision on the Island one way or another.

 

[DragonXJC]

I don't blame them.


The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a U.S. law that mandates certain goods shipped between U.S. ports be transported on U.S.-built, owned, and crewed vessels. For Puerto Rico, this means goods shipped to and from the island must use American-built ships, even if cheaper, more efficient, or reliable foreign ships are available. This has led to higher shipping costs for Puerto Rico, impacting the island's economy and potentially hindering trade.



Elaboration:

• Purpose:
  The Jones Act's stated purpose is to support the U.S. merchant marine and shipbuilding industry, ensuring a robust fleet for national defense and commercial needs, especially during wartime.
  

• Impact on Puerto Rico:
  By requiring U.S.-built ships, the Jones Act increases shipping costs for goods going to and from Puerto Rico, as these vessels tend to be less efficient and cost-competitive than foreign options.
  
  
  
• Economic Consequences:
  Higher shipping costs for Puerto Rico can translate to higher prices for consumers, reduced competitiveness for local businesses, and potentially slower economic growth.
  
  
  
• Trade Restrictions:
  The Jones Act effectively restricts trade and competition by favoring U.S. ships, even if they are not the most cost-effective or efficient options.
  
  
  
• Relief Efforts:
  During emergencies like hurricanes, the Jones Act can complicate and delay the delivery of relief supplies to Puerto Rico because it limits the availability of shipping options.
  
  
  
• Debate and Criticism:
  There is ongoing debate about the Jones Act's benefits and drawbacks, with some arguing that it protects the U.S. shipbuilding industry and national security, while others argue that it imposes unnecessary costs on U.S. commerce, including Puerto Rico.
  

 

[slewdem100]

Puerto Rico stuck between a rock and a hard place...but still in a better position than many of its neighbors

 

[Lexx Diamond]

Send everyone single one of them to Hispania.

 

[Da Backshot Champ]

I would hate to see all that good pussy go.

 

[Mt. Yukon]

They've always been in love with their slave master, this is no surprise.

Keeping it a buck, what do they have to lose??? We couldve made them a state and we wont. So at some point the side bitch gotta go find her a man that'll commit, right???