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Puerto Rico
This category covers questions about the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, commonly known as simply Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. Originally a Spanish colony, the United States acquired Puerto Rico as a territory from the Kingdom of Spain on December 10, 1898. Since then, both the United States and Puerto Rico have maintained close, friendly ties, even once considering the admission of Puerto Rico as the 51st state, although this was eventually decided against.
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Are there HSBC banks in Puerto Rico?
Almost all 78 cities of Puerto Rico have Banco Santander branches; banco means bank in Spanish, and you will surely find one almost in every city in Puerto Rico or around the Island of Puerto Rico. Major cities such as San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, Santurce, Ponce, Rio Piedras, and Mayaguez, can have several branches in different boroughs or locations of these major cities in Puerto Rico.
How much does a liquor license cost in Puerto Rico?
The liquor licence in Puerto Rico is renewed yearly and its attached to the person unlike in the States wich is attached to the venue. The cost of the liquor licence depends on the revenue of the establishment. But when you first get the licence you pay an estamated amount based on projected sales.
Is fighting chickens legal in Puerto Rico?
Yes it is.When the cocks fight they either fight until one of them dies, one of them gets to injured to fight, or it is a timed fight.
What official position did ponce DE Leon hold in Puerto Rico?
Juan Ponce de Leon was governor of Puerto Rico from 1508 - 1511 and from 1515 - 1519 by appointment from the Spanish Crown.
There are three ideas for the future of Puerto Rico.
Plan A calls for complete independence.
Plan B calls for Statehood.
Plan C is the "If it isn't broken, don't fix it" scenario or let things alone.
Is san Juan Puerto Rico located on the Atlantic ocean or the Caribbean sea?
It lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
What region of the US is Puerto Rico located?
It is a U.S. territory that is located in the Caribbean Sea, near the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Why is Puerto Rico a developed country?
Puerto Rico is a developed country because it is part of the United States of America, a developed country.
Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth and an unincorporated territory of the United States. The currency is USD and the citizens are United States citizens under the laws of the U.S A. While residing in Puerto Rico they cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections, however if they become residents of an US state, they can vote in all elections..
When was independence achieved in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico hasn't achieved independence yet, nor does it appear be something that will happen in the near future. It has not been an independent nation since Columbus discovered the island in 1493. At this point it became a Spanish possession. In the late 1890s Puerto Rico had just achieved autonomy from Spain, but then it was ceded to the US at the end of the Spanish American War in 1898. Puerto Rico remains a territory of the United States to this day.
The first part of a two-stage plebiscite (vote for political status) is set to occur on the first Tuesday in November 2012. The question on the ballot is to either to leave the status of the island as it is (Commonwealth Territory of the US under the Territorial clause of the US Constitution) or to seek another political status. Should the people of Puerto Rico vote to seek another status, then a second stage election would be held February 2013 where the question would be: Independence, Compact of Free Association (like The Marshall Islands), or Statehood.
Any choice selected by the Puerto Rican people will have to be accepted by the Puerto Rican legislature and tuned into a petition to the US Congress where they must vote to accept the petition (whatever it is) and then the President of the US must sign the Congressional acceptance into law before Puerto Rico's Political Status can change.
In any case, Puerto Ricans have chosen to remain a territory of the US (Status Quo) during the last three plebiscites. Current polls show that this streak is likely to continue.
What do they do on dia del descubrimiento de puerto rico?
By taking the day off. It is a holiday there, but it is not like the 4th of July, no fireworks or grand show.
Does puerto rico count in presidential election?
Puerto Rico has no votes in the Electoral College, so citizens who are permanent residents of Puerto Rico cannot vote for President. However, the political parties permit them to participate in the candidate selection process.
What is the difference between Puerto Rico and US Christmas?
Puerto Rico is an island and the US is not.
Do you need a passport to fly to Puerto Rico if you have only a New Mexico drivers license?
If you have a New Mexico driver's license you are already in the US and so do not need a passport to go to any other part of the US. Puerto Rico is part of the US for purposes of customs duties and travel requirements.
Is Puerto Rico in the Greater Antilles?
Belize is actually part of the European Union, even though it is in Asia. Weird, I know
No no conozco a de Puerto Rico?
¿Conoces a alguien de Puerto Rico?
No, no conozco a nadie de Puerto Rico.
Do you know someone in Puerto Rico:
No, I know no one in Puerto Rico.
Answer:nadie
Why do you think Puerto Ricans might be satisfied to remain a Commonwealth?
They can come and go if they please from island to island , and they are protected by the us government.
There have been three island-wide votes on the question, and maintaining the current status has one each time. That suggests that Puerto Ricans may continue to want to remain an organized territory of the US, rather than become a state or become fully independent.
Is there a lot of crime in Puerto Rico?
Yes! There is a lot of crime in Puerto Rico ,but just take time like you were in a big city.
How does Puerto Rico make money?
As far as I know the main way of income into Puerto Rico is through their tourism, such as hotels, resorts and places like that
What Indian group contributed to the heritage of Puerto Rico?
The Taíno tribe-people contributed to the heritage of Puerto Rico.
What type of government do they have and who is their head of state in puerto rico?
an independent but associated government with USA
a governor is the head of the country
