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Congressman Darren Soto reaffirms interest in legislating a consensus bill regarding Puerto Rico’s status

The Puerto Rican representative says a federal referendum between statehood, independence, and the current territorial status would be a possibility

August 7, 2021 - 2:01 PM

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Congressman Darren Soto's proposal reaffirms an offer he has already made to Puerto Rican Democrats Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose bill H.R.2070 seeking to bind Congress to a Status Convention and a referendum on non-territorial alternatives is being discussed at the Natural Resources Committee. (GFR Media)

By José A. Delgado

Corresponsal de El Nuevo Día en Washington D. C.jose.delgado@gfrmedia.com

Washington - Puerto Rican Democratic Congressman Darren Soto confirmed that he keeps on the table an offer that would allow passing a bill seeking a referendum between statehood, territorial status, and independence in the U.S. House.