When Puerto Rico became a colony of the US in 1898, much of its population was living in poverty. The US government and Puerto Rico's appointed government instituted an economic development strategy ...

In the 125 years since U.S. troops invaded Puerto Rico on July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, the U.S. government has controlled the island militarily, politically and economically – with ...

The vote was non-binding and some doubt it will have any effect on Congress. As Puerto Ricans voted on Tuesday for their local leaders, there was another decision they had to make: Whether or not the ...