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The letter dated April 15, signed by numerous members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and addressed to the U.S.

Read CNN’s Fast Facts about the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a self-governing US territory located in the Caribbean.

Meanwhile, powerful non-states like fossil-fuel interests have outsized influence at UN talks.

The premise for the US’s involvement in the war between Ukraine and Russia is that Ukraine deserves “sovereignty” and “self-determination.” This must only apply to European nations, as our people have gone without sovereignty and self-determination under US rule for 125 years and counting.

Provides an overview of Puerto Rico, including key facts about this US Caribbean territory.

Provides an overview of Puerto Rico, including key facts about this US Caribbean territory.

When the nascent naval power invaded Puerto Rico, three artists captured the moment, each explaining its significance in their own way

By Marina Villen San Juan, Jul 25 (EFE).- The United States invaded Puerto Rico 125 years ago during the Spanish-American War, bringing an end to Spanish sovereignty over the island and bringing it into the US orbit. Around 16,000 US troops launched their offensive through the southern town of Guanica on July 25, 1898, an …

Provides an overview of Puerto Rico, including key facts about this US Caribbean territory.

We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.