Opinion: When Puerto Rico was offered independence — and one man turned it down

In the mid-1950s, the U.S. quietly opened a door that could have changed Puerto Rican history forever.
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Between 1930 and 1970, around one third of all women in Puerto Rico were sterilized to address concerns of 'surplus population'

When Puerto Rico became a colony of the US in 1898, much of its population was living in poverty. The US government and Puerto Rico's appointed government instituted an economic development strategy ...
The Harvard Crimson

Maturity Of Puerto Rico

To the Editors of the CRIMSON: Mr. David Ratner concluded his column, "Brass Tacks," in your November 9 issue with the assertion that "the political maturity of Puerto Rico is now doubtful." On first ...
The Harvard Crimson

Puerto Rican Governor To Speak in April

Puerto Rico's internal troubles are not expected to prevent Luis Muno`s Marin, governor of the island, from delivering the Godkin lectures in April, Dean Mason said last night. Although Puerto Rico ...