Talk:Puerto Rico

Possible Recent developments update

Possible Recent developments section update about the task force follow up.

"The June 14 presidential visit is being coordinated to occur with the first of a series of summits being organized by the White House Task Force on Puerto Rico to follow through on initiatives contained in its March report on the island’s economy, political status and other issues."

Reference: Obama plans Puerto Rico visit in June

President Barack Obama will visit Puerto Rico next month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s trip to San Juan, according to federal and commonwealth officials. The June 14 presidential visit is being coordinated to occur with the first of a series of summits being organized by the White House Task Force on Puerto Rico to follow through on initiatives contained in its March report on the island’s economy, political status and other issues.

While the report referenced plans to hold summits on public safety and education this year, the first summit will be devoted to economic development, which is shaping up as the No. 1 issue in the 2012 presidential campaign.

“President Obama is going to Puerto Rico on June 14 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s visit to the island. More details will be announced the visit gets closer,” said an administration official, who requested anonymity to speak in advance of official announcement.

A large Democratic fundraising event is also being organized to coincide with the trip, according to CARIBBEAN BUSINESS sources.

Both Gov. Luis Fortuño and Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi confirmed Obama’s trip.

“I know the intention of President Obama is to demonstrate once more to the Puerto Rican people that he identifies with us, with our causes, and with our aspirations and that he wants to help us confront the social and economic challenges we face,” Pierluisi said.

“I am sure that he will take advantage of this trip to endorse the recent report by the White House Task Force on Puerto Rico and see first hand how we are benefiting from the initiatives of his administration,” the resident commissioner added.

Fortuño said he has been working with the Obama administration to make this presidential visit a reality from the early days of his administration.

“With this visit, President Obama has fulfilled a pledge made during the 2008 presidential primaries that he would return to Puerto Rico as president,” the governor said. “Puerto Rico is preparing for its first official presidential visit since 1961, when President John F. Kennedy was received with great enthusiasm and affection by our people.”

Obama has said that the report and its recommendations “provide an important road map to address the concerns and aspirations of the people.”

From economic development to political status, from increased federal funding to energy and the environment, the 112-page report by the President’s Task Force on Puerto Rico’s Status provides detailed proposals and recommended courses of action over the short and medium terms on numerous important issues.

Former President Bill Clinton established the task force in December 2000 to come up with recommendations on the island’s political-status dilemma, and former President George W. Bush continued its work. In October 2009, Obama signed an order expanding the task force’s scope to include, in addition to political status, job creation, education, healthcare, clean energy and economic development.

Obama traveled to Puerto Rico twice as a presidential candidate. As a candidate, he pledged to resolve Puerto Rico’s status issue during his first term in office.

Kennedy’s visit to San Juan actually took place in December 1961, and it was made as part of a trip to Venezuela and Colombia.

Since then, President Gerald Ford visited Dorado in 1976 to speak at the international G-7 economic conference.

Reference: Obama plans Puerto Rico visit in June --Seablade (talk) 05:00, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

Population

Under the heading "Population", maybe it would be a good idea to tell the population? According to the CIA World Factbook: 3,989,133 (July 2011 est.). TIA. 173.57.24.154 (talk) 15:15, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

The article includes a lot of text about racial makeup and migration, two important sub-themes within demography, but fails to include text on population growth/decrease an important theme within demography and totally ignores the very important fact that PR is only one of two jurisdictions under the American flag (the other being Michigan) that actually lost population during the past decade, according to the 2010 Census. Pr4ever (talk) 12:18, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

Add a supporting reference for the aforementioned data: 2010 U.S. Census Data

In addition is not mentioned the census data released on May 26, 2011 Puerto Ricans, the second largest group, comprised 9 percent of the Hispanic population in 2010 — down from 10 percent in 2000. The Puerto Rican population grew by 36 percent, increasing from 3.4 million to 4.6 million. Puerto Ricans were the largest Hispanic group in six of the nine states in the Northeast and in one western state — Hawaii, with a population of 44,000. Add Supporting Reference for the aforementioned data: 2010 Census Shows Nation's Hispanic Population Grew Four Times Faster Than Total U.S. Population

Or this information: On the one hand, the data already released confirms what Angelo Falcón, President of the National Institute for Latino Policy told us back in 2004: there are now more Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. than on the Island. The Census also confirms that Puerto Rico lost 2% percent of its population since 2000, a significant loss. We know, at this point, that most of those who left the island have come to live in the U.S., mostly to other Puerto Rican communities. But, we can also see that the Census will confirm that the Puerto Rican Diaspora is, well, more diasporic, i.e., more dispersed. It now appears that Puerto Ricans have followed the general pattern in the U.S. of internal migration from the Northeast and Midwest to points South and Southwest. Florida is now clearly the state with the second largest Puerto Rican population in the country. In addition, states like Texas, Arizona, and California are now among the ten states with the largest Puerto Rican populations in the U.S.

In terms of socio-economic factors, the 2010 Census is likely to reflect some significant gains for Puerto Ricans but also some troubling areas as well. Among Puerto Ricans in the U.S., there are probably more college graduates than ever, more homeowners and more who have moved into middle-class status. But these trends are probably going to vary from region to region. And while Puerto Ricans made national news with the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor, a second-generation Puerto Rican from the Bronx to the US Supreme Court, and José Acaba, the first boricua astronaut in outer space.

Add Supporting Reference for the aforementioned data: Puerto Ricans in the US and the 2010 Census: 100 years and still counting … A reflection

U.S. Census Bureau Delivers Puerto Rico's 2010 Census Population Totals, Including First Look at Race and Hispanic Origin Data for Legislative Redistricting --Seablade (talk) 16:45, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

America the Beautiful Quarters

America the Beautiful Quarters

The third year of the new circulating commemorative quarter series will begin with the El Yunque National Forest Quarter for Puerto Rico. This coin will be the first coin of the series to feature a site from one of the United States Territories. The scope of the program was written to include the territories and the District of Columbia.

Although the El Yunque Quarter will not be released until early 2012, design candidates have already been prepared by the United States Mint. Two of the designs highlight the natural beauty of the area with the depiction of a waterfall, while other designs focus on the animal life within the park. Both the CFA and CCAC who reviewed the designs thought it was more important to highlight the animal life, particularly the endangered species like the coqui frog.

Whatever reverse design is ultimately selected by the Secretary of the Treasury, the obverse will depict a portrait of George Washington. This image will be used for each release of the America the Beautiful Quarters series.

--Seablade (talk) 23:35, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

2012 El Yunque National Park U.S. Mint Designs

2012 El Yunque National Park U.S. Mint Designs

--Seablade (talk) 23:35, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Cruzacalles, 12 June 2011

The goverment and Politics section, third paragraph states: "While residing in Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections, but they can vote in primaries. Puerto Ricans who become residents of a U.S. state can vote in presidential elections."

This statement alone is incomplete and therefore misleading. Full protection under the United States Constitution and the right to vote for the President of the united states lies solely on a citizen's residence within the country.

Therefore, first and foremost should be noted that: "United States Citizens that choose to reside in Puerto Rico do not vote in US Presidential Elections, but may register to vote in local Puerto Rican general elections and do not vote in local elections of their previous home states." Establishing a residence in a territory or a state is as simple as registering to vote at the local US Post Office and beginning to pay local taxes in that territory or state.

A resident of Puerto Rico may or may not retain the ability to vote in party primaries--provided that it is in accordance with the bylaws of the political party in question. Throughout US history, many political parties have risen and come to pass. Political parties are powerful civil organizations not directly and not an official government organization. Political party activities, like any other independent institution, are in fact regulated by federal and state laws. Currently both the Democratic and Republican parties at their own discretion provide for participation in party primaries and other events of US citizens residing on the island of Puerto Rico.

Inversely, citizens of the island of Puerto Rico do not vote in Presidential Elections as long as they choose remain island residents in order to vote in local elections in Puerto Rico. Once a citizen "

The must be a clear and expressed separation between Puerto Rico's political status as a territory and the rights of US citizens residing on the island. While Puerto Ricans may have become citizens by decree in time for the draft of World War I (all citizens of the western territories and subsequent states other than the original thirteen colonies are also considered to be citizens by decree)--anyone born in Puerto Rico since 1917 is a natural born US citizen.

Only two forms of citizenship exist: Natural born citiizenship and naturalized. In 1917 US citizenship was extended to citizens born

Hence, the constitutional rights that apply are affected by residence and not by birthright. This began to be resolved in the Gonzalez vs Williams case of 1904. This all important decision in favor of Puerto Rican as non-aliens eventually led to the recognition of Puerto Ricans as US citizens in the Jones–Shafroth Act of 1917 and other milestone decisions.

Cruzacalles 20:41, 12 June 2011 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ^Avic_ennasis @ 16:56, 16 Sivan 5771 / 18 June 2011 (UTC)

typo

There is a sentence in the article:

  "This was the first time that the current Puerto Rican was unfurled in Puerto Rican soil. "

which should probably read:

  "This was the first time that the current Puerto Rican flag was unfurled on Puerto Rican soil."

(insert the word "flag", change "in" to "on")

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Transportation Safety Authority -> Transportation Security Administration

In the following quote from the article: "Federal executive branch agencies have significant presence in Puerto Rico, just as in any state, such as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Attorney, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, National Labor Relations Board, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Safety Authority, Environmental Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Internal Revenue Service, and Social Security Administration. The island's economic, commercial, and banking systems are integrated to those of the United States.[104]" there exists reference to the TSA but the name of the agency is incorrect. A google search for Transportation Safety Authority will autocorrect to Transportation Security Administration, the agency is the only one not wikilinked, and as far as I am aware there is no "Transportation Safety Authority" in the US. I believe correction is needed.--98.112.224.106 (talk) 07:17, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

 Done I made the change. Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 23:31, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Twillisjr, 29 July 2011

In an effort to better explain the commerce of Puerto Rico, the US Department of Labor made minimum wage rates available here: http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/america.htm

I believe it is important to add this data, especially as it is cited in a government report.

Twillisjr (talk) 03:20, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Would need to know more precisely what text you wanted added, to which part(s) of the article. Thanks. --RL0919 (talk) 00:56, 2 August 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Twillisjr, 29 July 2011

{{edit semi-protected}} CURRENT

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"officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: "Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico", [esˈtaðo ˈlibɾe asoˈsjaðo ðe ˈpweɾto ˈriko]—literally Associated Free State of Puerto Rico), is an unincorporated territory of the United States,"

CORRECTION

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The proper definition is "unincorporated dependent territory."

SOURCE

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_%28U.S._insular_area%29

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CURRENT

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"Education"

ADDITIONAL DATA

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In 2005, the United States provided $796,351,883 to the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

• Other Data is Available when reviewing source*

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http://usaspending.gov/explore?&carryfilters=on&fromfiscal=yes&tab=By%20Prime%20Awardee&fiscal_year=2005&recipientid=50049&carryfilters=on&fromfiscal=yes&tab=By%20Prime%20Awardee&fiscal_year=2005&recipientid=50049&typeofview=detailsummary&vendor_state=PR

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CURRENT

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"Spanish: "Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico", [esˈtaðo ˈlibɾe asoˈsjaðo ðe ˈpweɾto ˈriko]—literally Associated Free State of Puerto Rico)"

CORRECTION

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Incorrect. I was unable to locate any information or sources relating to "Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico." However, it is clearly stated in many places that Puerto Rico is NOT an "associated state." The island is clearly owned by the United States, and is a COMMONWEALTH.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Associated_state

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CURRENT

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Ethnic groups White (mostly Spanish origin) 75.8%, Black 12.4%, Asian 0.2%, Amerindian 0.5%, SOR 7.8%, other 3.3%

CORRECTION

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Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 3,889,245, 98.7%

SOURCE

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http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=&_cityTown=&_state=04000US72&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010

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CURRENT

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"Puerto Ricans had median household income of $18,314 for 2009, which makes Puerto Rico's economy comparable to the independent nations of Latvia or Poland.[158] By comparison, the poorest state of the Union, Mississippi, had median household income of $36,646 in 2009."

CORRECTION

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In 2009, 41.4% of families in Puerto Rico lived below poverty level. An astounding 45.1% of individuals were also recorded as living below poverty level. In comparision, the United States families living below poverty level in 2009 was 9.9% and 13.5% for individuals.

Ethiopia's population has a poverty rate of 39% which is lower than Puerto Rico.

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http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=&_cityTown=&_state=04000US72&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/ethiopia_statistics.html

Twillisjr (talk) 04:20, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Twillisjr, 29 July 2011

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CURRENT

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"The United States Congress legislates over many fundamental aspects of Puerto Rican life, including citizenship, currency, postal service, foreign affairs, military defense, communications, labor relations, the environment, commerce, finance, health and welfare, and many others."

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Health:

In 2009, Puerto Rico's HIV and AIDS infection rate was rising significantly. Puerto Rico recorded 10,453 citizens living with AIDS, and 18,828 citizens living with HIV infection. The US Virgin Islands recorded 321 citizens living with AIDS, and 598 citizens living with HIV infection.

In total, Puerto Ricans infection rate of HIV and AIDS was a total of 18.5 infected citizens per 100,000, The US Virgin Islands infected citizens per 100,000 was 9.6 (nearly half). The United States has a rate of 11.2 cases per 100,000 citizens.

SOURCE

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http://www.avert.org/usa-states-cities.htm

Twillisjr (talk) 04:40, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

 Not done

Not done, for now, as this source has a very clear bias; I'd process this request if there was a good balanced independent RS like NY Times or whatever, but, with just this, it would need more agreement. If consensus can be shown here, please re-request.  Chzz  ►  20:06, 4 August 2011 (UTC)

Agüeybaná

on the last paragraph of Pre-clumbian in history, it's actually Agüeybaná III (3rd). I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure it's the 3rd. Crowned jester (talk) 05:04, 7 August 2011 (UTC)