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House approves referendum to 'decolonize' Puerto Rico

The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain some sort of independence, in a last-ditch effort that stands little chance of passing the Senate.

Associated Press

Dec 16, 2022, 1:36 PM

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