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    One of the biggest problems that affecting today our people of Puerto Rico is Autism. The department of health shows that PR has one of the highest rates in the world and will continue rise. One of each 62 babies in the island ell suffer this disorder the professor Demography program of Public Health (UPR), “Hernandez Mattei”, confirmed this statement in recent studies According to “Joyce Davila”, president of the Alliance for Autism of PR. The survey revealed that in the country there are 11,743

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    current unincorporated territory known as, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a spanish speaking, caribbean island that is currently a territory of the United States. And is actually a lot closer to statehood than you would assume. Baring statehood granted, both sides would see huge benefits. Puerto Rican citizens are required to do many of the same things United States citizens are required to do, and are actually for the idea of statehood. Are they Puerto Rico citizens or simply just United States citizens

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    Puerto Rico has been in a state of crisis since the start of its ambiguous, inferior, and dependent relationship with the United States. The phrase “Puerto Rico in crisis”, in its political context, refers the fact that Puerto Rico has never had political sovereignty since 1898. Instead the U.S. established and maintained unchecked control over the island since the U.S. acquired it. There are two aspects of Puerto Rican politics that make up the political crisis. The first aspect is the fact that

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    of America and to the republic for which it stands. This must be the words of thousands of Puerto Ricans living in the island today wishing that their small island would once and for all become free from the colonization of the United States. Puerto Rico has been living under U.S. domination for the past 92 years and it’s considered the last nation in Latin America that is still living in colonization. Puerto Ricans want to be free and should be allowed to be free; to have the opportunity to vote for

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    The island of Puerto Rico is located in the Greater Antilles in the waters of the Caribbean Sea. The northern and eastern shore of the island faces the Atlantic Ocean, while the southern and western coast faces the Caribbean Sea. The closest islands to Puerto Rico are, the Dominican Republic, and the Virgin Islands. Reason for Choosing Puerto Rico I picked the island of Puerto Rico, because I spent all my childhood in this island. I lived in Guanica; however, I still do not fully know all the

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    the distance, and the soft crash of waves hitting the sand, this paradise seems unshakeable. But there’s a storm coming that will put this tropical Puerto Rican shore in danger. But this is not a weather storm, this is an economic storm that has caused the largest migration of Puerto Ricans to the U.S mainland since the end of World War II. Puerto Rico today, is less of a tropical paradise and more of a financial nightmare. with the repeal of section 963, to the bond boom of the 1970’s, and congress

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    of a hidden divide present in the Western world is the territorial status of Puerto Rico. Despite American ownership of the island, Puerto Rican citizens are not granted the same rights and privileges as citizens of the 50 states. Despite Puerto Rico’s long American history and attempts to gain statehood status, Puerto Ricans are still treated differently by the federal government. This ought to be changed. Puerto Rico should be granted statehood status as a result of the fact that it would improve

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    would be PuertoRico. Puerto Rico is a very beautiful place. It may seem like an unusual place since most people wanna visit Florida, Hawaii, or any beach. But here is why I want to visit Puerto Rico. Starting with food, my favorite food besides pizza is rice. In Puerto Rico they have homestyle rice fried boiled and other ways but their main way of cooking rice is frying it with different seasonings and sauces and any type of meat. Fruit is also a biggy is places like Puerto Rico fried fruits are very

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    The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a land of paradise in the Caribbean island 1,000 miles away from Miami. Puerto Rico is currently a possession of the United States. Puerto Rico is a tropical mountainous island. Because of the tropical environment there is little to no difference among seasons. Being near the equator Puerto Rico received throughout the year high energy from the sun. This tropical climate makes Puerto Rico a first choice in tourism and because of it Spanish influence it makes

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    Puerto Rico is one of the prettiest and bluest places on Earth. The absolute location is 18.2208N, 66.5901 W. It is an island, so it is surrounded by water, specifically the Atlantic Ocean. Strange enough, with so much water around, you would think that Puerto Rico’s fishing industry would be outrageous, but its falling fruits beat the title. The people of Puerto Rico are called bordiqua and are very proud of their Latin heritage. They are also extremely proud of their flag with the lonesome

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