Puerto Rico Forward

This episode digs into the meaning and implications of the Puerto Rico Admission Act (HR 260), the recently proposed bill for Puerto Rico's statehood. What does the bill mean for Puerto Rico's possible future, and what does the US stand to gain (and lose)?

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This episode focuses on the impactful Supreme Court case: PR v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust (2015).

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This episode sheds some light on the ongoing economic crisis in Puerto Rico. What existing laws allow large businesses to take advantage of Puerto Rico's vulnerable status?

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This episode sheds some light on the post-war economic crisis in Puerto Rico. How did private businesses take advantage of Puerto Rico's vulnerable state?

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This episode sheds some light on Bill Clinton's Executive Order 13183: Establishment of the Presidents Task Force on Puerto Ricos Status. What did this important document determine about the status of Puerto Rico?

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This episode focuses on solutions to Puerto Rico's commonwealth status problem. Is independence or statehood the key? Support Puerto Rico Forward on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puertoricoforward

This episode focuses on US congress' attempts to benefit from Puerto Rico's vulnerable economic status after Hurricane Maria. Follow Puerto Rico Forward on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/puertoricoforward

This episode focuses on Puerto Rico's complicated legal status as it's own nation as well as US commonwealth.

A new podcast focusing on the economic and legal history of Puerto Rico.