In this episode of the Mana a Mano podcast, George Laws García and Martín Rivera of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council break down the outcomes of the 2024 U.S. General Election and their implications for both Puerto Rico and the United States. They examine former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, discussing its broader significance, unexpected voter turnout trends across key demographics, and the political realignment these shifts suggest.

The conversation then turns to Puerto Rico’s election results, spotlighting Jennifer González Colón’s historic election as governor, the overwhelming victory for statehood in the island’s plebiscite, and the symbolic presidential vote held in Puerto Rico. The hosts also analyze the challenges and opportunities statehood advocates may face in the next Congress, considering the altered political landscape and the clear electoral mandate for statehood.

00:31 Election Results Breakdown

04:51 Impact on Puerto Rican Voters

07:38 Congressional Shifts and Leadership Changes

13:42 Puerto Rico's Local Election Outcomes

20:51 Puerto Rico's Plebiscite Results

23:04 Symbolic Presidential Vote in Puerto Rico

26:20 Looking Ahead: Future Political Landscape

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