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Dalmau Urges Velázquez and Ocasio-Cortez to Revive Status Convention Bill

Published Jul 10, 2026, 11:10 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

At a glance

  • Juan Dalmau wants Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to revive a bill for a Status Convention in Puerto Rico
  • The convention would be followed by a referendum on non-territorial and non-colonial alternatives
  • Dalmau considers this project important for Puerto Rico’s status

Why this matters: Puerto Rico’s status is a longstanding issue

Juan Dalmau says it is important for Puerto Rican congresswomen Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to revive, during the current session of Congress, a bill promoting the convening of a Status Convention in Puerto Rico. Such a convention could be followed by a referendum offering alternatives that are neither territorial nor colonial in nature.

The brief report does not provide further details on the bill’s content, its legislative history, or any response from Velázquez or Ocasio-Cortez.

In context

SourceEl Nuevo Día

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