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How Puerto Rico Became a US Territory With Millions of Citizens But No Equal Rights

Summary by TheCollector
Citizens of the 50 United States enjoy a set of protections and rights guaranteed by the US Constitution, but the same can’t be said for those residing in US territories. Puerto Rico, the most populous US territory, has been in political limbo since it was acquired in the late 19th century. Today it is home to more than 3 million US citizens who cannot vote and are not entitled to the same rights as those residing in the states. What’s to blame …
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TheCollector broke the news in on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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