SEE IT: Puerto Ricans reject 51st state push as residents fear taxes could skyrocket

Puerto Rican residents reject the push for statehood, voicing concern that it would cause economic turmoil and significant tax spikes due to full integration into the federal tax system. The debate involves advocacy groups arguing for equality versus calls for independence or associated independence. A nonbinding referendum held in November 2024 revealed that 59% of voters favored statehood, compared to 29% favoring independence.