In the past, proponents of statehood have sold a bill to the people of Puerto Rico saying that they will maintain participation in the U.S. Olympics or Miss Universe, and that that will not change if Puerto Rico becomes a state, things that might not have incredible implications or economic consequences for the people of Puerto Rico.
Velazquez critiques misleading claims made by statehood proponents regarding Puerto Rico's future.
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