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Significance
The pro-US-statehood New Progressive Party (PNP) has retained the posts of governor and Resident Commissioner, and the consultative referendum produced its first indisputable majority for gaining US statehood. Yet statehood is not high on Washington's agenda and Puerto Rico faces longer-term structural problems.
Impacts
Minor parties did well in this election, which might put the PNP and PPD on notice to reform.
Puerto Rico’s prospects will be dimmed as long as labour migration to the mainland United States continues.
There will be pressure to improve the administration of elections.
Puerto Rico could benefit economically if the island is again used as a base for pharmaceutical and healthcare suppliers.
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Puerto Rico,
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infrastructure,
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natural disasters,
population
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