2017 Puerto Rican status referendum
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2017 Puerto Rican status referendum
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A referendum on the political status of Puerto Rico was held in Puerto Rico on June 11, 2017. The referendum had three options: becoming a state of the United States, independence/free association, or maintaining the current territorial status. Those who voted overwhelmingly chose statehood by 97%. This figure is attributed to a boycott led by the pro-status quo PPD party, which resulted in a 22.93% turnout. Four previous referendums had been held on the island to decide on its political status,
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In support of becoming a U.S. state
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Puerto_Rican_status_referendum
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2024-02-11T01:30:31Z
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