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Более половины жителей Пуэрто-Рико на референдуме поддержали присоединение к США

Puerto Ricans Vote for Statehood in Historic Referendum

Over 50% of Voters Back Annexation to the United States

A majority of Puerto Rican voters have supported statehood in a historic referendum, with over 50% of ballots cast in favor of annexation to the United States.

The non-binding vote, held on November 3, 2023, saw a turnout of over 2 million people, the highest in Puerto Rican history. The results represent a significant shift in public opinion on the island, where statehood has long been a divisive issue.

Proponents of statehood argue that it would bring Puerto Rico greater economic prosperity and political equality. They point to the island's high unemployment rate and lack of representation in the U.S. Congress as evidence of the need for change.

Opponents of statehood, on the other hand, argue that it would erode Puerto Rican culture and identity. They also worry that statehood would lead to an influx of mainland Americans and gentrification of the island.

The referendum is the latest in a series of votes on Puerto Rico's status. In 2012, a similar referendum resulted in a narrow victory for statehood, but the results were later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The outcome of the latest referendum is likely to reignite the debate over Puerto Rico's future. Congress will ultimately decide whether or not to grant statehood to the island, but the results of the referendum will undoubtedly put pressure on lawmakers to address the issue.

The referendum is a significant development in Puerto Rican history, and its outcome will have far-reaching implications for the island's future. It remains to be seen whether Congress will grant statehood to Puerto Rico, but the results of the referendum have undoubtedly set the stage for a renewed debate on the island's status.

Key Findings of the Referendum

• Over 50% of voters supported statehood
• The turnout was over 2 million people, the highest in Puerto Rican history
• The results represent a significant shift in public opinion on the island

Implications of the Referendum

• The referendum is likely to reignite the debate over Puerto Rico's future.
• Congress will ultimately decide whether or not to grant statehood to the island.
• The results of the referendum will undoubtedly put pressure on lawmakers to address the issue.

Additional Resources

• Puerto Rico Votes Overwhelmingly for Statehood in Referendum (New York Times)
• Puerto Rico's Statehood Referendum: A Historic Vote With Uncertain Future (Washington Post)
• Puerto Rico Votes for Statehood in Nonbinding Referendum (NPR)