Puerto Rico DEMANDS Independence From The US

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Members of Congress are reportedly lobbying President Donald Trump to consider making Puerto Rico an independent nation, according to a report by the Daily Mail. A draft executive order obtained by the publication suggests that transitioning Puerto Rico from a U.S. territory to an independent country could save the United States approximately $617.8 billion annually. The draft document also highlights that the U.S. government is projected to spend $1.37 trillion over the next 50 years in support of Puerto Rico, in addition to up to $8.6 billion in disaster relief.

If Puerto Rico were to become independent, Puerto Ricans born in 2027 would not be eligible for U.S. citizenship, the Daily Mail reported. Becoming an independent country would also result in Puerto Ricans losing access to federal benefits, impacting healthcare, education, and public services. Currently, Puerto Rico's median household income is about $25,000, roughly one-third of the U.S. median, according to Census Reporter.

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