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A complicated scenario to address status: congressional delegates acknowledge obstacles to advancing statehood

In their most recent report to the governor, four of the elected officials said there is a Republican wall in Congress

July 10, 2023 - 12:37 PM

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Statehood delegate Melinda Romero Donelly recommended that the government include the members of the congressional delegation in more government meetings and initiatives. (Xavier Araújo)

By Gloria Ruiz Kuilan

Periodista investigadoragloria.ruiz@gfrmedia.com

Four of the five statehood congressional delegates acknowledged, in their most recent reports, that a bill seeking a federally binding plebiscite between statehood, sovereignty in free association, and independence for Puerto Rico faces difficulties in the U.S. Congress.