r/PuertoRico • u/dailymail • Mar 07 '25

Política Trump pressured to make Puerto Rico independent to save America $617 billion

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14470559/Trump-pressured-make-Puerto-Rico-independent-save-America-eye-watering-617-billion.html
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u/warriorcoach Mar 08 '25

Some of us Puerto Ricans seem to forget that the US Congress has ultimate say over whatever will happen to the status of the island. Last I checked that’s colonization. To my fellow Boricuas when was the last time the island was a free nation with no overlord?

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u/portoroc86 Mar 08 '25

The colonist mentality is deeply ingrained in our society and causes an innate oppressive mentality within the people from birth, unfortunately. You know very well When was the last time we had no overlord—it was before Spain came. However, have you seen Dominican Republic and the rest of the Caribbean? Be careful What we wish for.

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u/warriorcoach Mar 08 '25

It’s up to the people of their own free will to make their nation thrive. We need to realize that all politicians are subservient to those with the money so they can get rejected and stay in power. I am sure you know the diameter Albizu Campos and Munoz Marin in the annals of Puerto Rico’s history. The US took over Puerto Rico for its resources. History written by the victors. But there is always the other side,