Puerto Rico's Government and Economy

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…ulace. Each mayor appoints a treasurer and an auditor. Despite the restrictions on presidential voting, Puerto Ricans are represented by a nonvoting delegate to congress. There are 3 major parties in Puerto Rico. The Popular Democratic Party supports the commonwealth. The New Progressive Party supports statehood and the Puerto Rico Independence Party favors independence. In a 1993 poll of residents of the Island, no majority won out. 48% favor the current commonwealth status. 46% favor statehood and 4% want independence.