Carlos Martinez got his nursing license in Puerto Rico, but still serves up lattes as a Starbucks manager in Orlando. "There's the weather, and you will find Puerto Ricans, you will find the food, everywhere. Her feelings reflect a common refrain among islanders — especially those who voted for statehood in a non-binding referendum this month — that Puerto Ricans are treated like second-class citizens. Ricardo Rossello now hopes to persuade Congress to make the U.S. territory the 51st state, which is unlikely under Republican control, since Puerto Ricans tend to favor Democrats. ___Associated Press Writer Danica Coto contributed to this story from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Source: Fox News July 05, 2017 07:18 UTC