The Political Status of Puerto Rico--A Comparative Study of the 1967 and 1993 Plebiscites.
Abstract
This thesis is a comparative study of the 1967 and 1993 plebiscites held to determine whether Puerto Rico would remain a commonwealth, become a state, or attain independence. It provides a short and concise description of Puerto Rico's political status, its current relationship with the United States, and the possible future direction of that relationship. The reader will find a brief history of Puerto Rico's development from Spanish control to U.S. control. The research includes data and analysis from the 1967 and 1993 plebiscites (nonbinding on the U.S. Congress) and gubernatorial elections from 1948 to 1996, as well as electoral data from the city of Humacao for a case study. A proposal is before the U.S. Congress to hold another plebiscite in 1998 that would be binding on Congress. Chapter 4 presents a case study that suggests a possible winning outcome of the proposed 1998 plebiscite.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA352916
Entities
People
- Milton O. Rodriguez
Organizations
- United States Army