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Puerto Rico's ancestors are the Taino Indians. The people of Puerto Rico are a mix of these indians, the Spanish, and the Africans that were brought to the island as slaves.

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The ancestry of Puerto Rico is a mix of Indigenous Taínos, Spaniards, Africans, and other European and Caribbean influences due to colonization and Immigration over the centuries. This has resulted in a diverse and multicultural society in Puerto Rico.

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Spaniards, Taino Native Americans and African slaves.

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Spanish, Native-American and African American.

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