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Puerto Ricans oppose statehood push over tax concerns
Many Puerto Ricans oppose adding the territory as the 51st U.S. state, citing concerns over economic strain, increased taxes, and loss of cultural identity. A recent nonbinding referendum showed 59% support for statehood, but residents express apprehension about economic instability and cultural erosion. Some advocate for independence, citing historical colonization and the island's potential as a sovereign nation.
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