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Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory in 1917, though many of its residents have pushed for formal recognition of statehood, especially in recent years.

While the island's residents are granted U.S. citizenship, Puerto Rico has never been afforded the same levels of funding or government representation as the 50 states — one reason why many residents favor statehood as a step toward more equal treatment. The people of Puerto Rico have voted in several referendums on statehood, including in 2012, when 61% of Puerto Ricans supported it, and in 2020, 53% of voters said "yes" to becoming a U.S. state. More recently, the Puerto Rico Status Act was introduced in Congress, which would schedule an upcoming vote in 2024 to officially determine Puerto Rico's status as a state, territory, or sovereign nation.

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