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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.

Puerto Ricans have voiced significant opposition to becoming America’s 51st state, fearing economic turmoil and tax spikes. The debate involves potential changes to the federal tax structure and was highlighted by a nonbinding referendum in November 2024, which found 59% of voters in favor of statehood while also showing support for independence.

Puerto Rico lawmakers are calling for an investigation into an alleged drugs-for-votes scheme after a ProPublica report revealed that a federal probe was quashed after the 2024 elections. The territory's representative in Congress, Pablo José Hernández Rivera, and other lawmakers are pushing for a congressional probe into the matter. Allegations suggest that now-Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón or her campaign may have been involved.