Alex Vindman, a Democratic pre-candidate for the US Senate in Florida, announced on Monday that he will defend Puerto Rico’s right to guide any self-determination process and will be open to studying proposals to exempt the island from federal cabotage laws. Vindman is scheduled to arrive in Puerto Rico on Tuesday for meetings and fundraising efforts.
Politics
US Senate Candidate from Florida to Visit Puerto Rico
Why this matters: This visit and Vindman’s stance on self-determination and cabotage laws may impact Puerto Rico’s relationship with the US federal government and its potential paths to statehood or independence.
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