Sen. Martin Heinrich to introduce plan to grant Puerto Rico statehood
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.) announced Tuesday they would introduce legislation to start the motions for Puerto Rico statehood. More than 52% of Puerto Ricans voted last November struck and caused one of the worst natural disasters in the island's recorded history. It exposed Puerto Rico's vulnerable position as a U.S. territory and its lack of resources to battle poverty. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets./ The 3.2 million Americans in Puerto Rico lack full ...
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