A person carries the Puerto Rican flag. Joe Raedle/Getty Images. The complex relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico is intrinsically linked to Cuba and the Cold War.

Although Puerto Rico is part of the United States, Spanish is the official language. Road signs are all written in Spanish. So, it’s a good idea to learn some Spanish before visiting the island.

In 1952, Puerto Ricans adopted a new constitution, which established the current relationship of Puerto Rico as a commonwealth of the United States. Under that arrangement, Puerto Rico shares many ...

Puerto Rican voters in swing states could have an impact on the election after derogatory remarks were made about Puerto Rico at the MSG rally on October 27. U.S. World ...