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Since the Spanish-American War in 1898, the US has held Puerto Rico, which was formally given to it as a colony and territory in the Treaty of Paris in 1899. The relationship has gone through different stages, sometimes leading to tensions between the territory's leaders and the US government.

US Interests in Puerto Rico

US Territory

Recent History

Summary

References