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In Olympics, Puerto Rico Fights Like a Nation  

Posted May 6, 08 10:07 AM CDT in US,  Sports    Editor's Choice

(newser) – Puerto Rico has its own Olympic team, and many residents don't want to give it up, reports  the Wall Street Journal. But if and when the island commonwealth finally makes the transition to US statehood, Puerto Ricans will likely have no option but to compete on the US team. "What will become of our recognition?" asks one resident.

This year, Puerto Rican boxer McJoe Arroyo has a shot at an Olympic medal. "My pride is here in Puerto Rico," says the bantamweight. Meanwhile, the commonwealth is holding its first Democratic presidential primary, highlighting the fact that Puerto Ricans still won't be able to vote in the general election come November.

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In Olympics, Puerto Rico Fights Like a Nation
Chelsea Clinton greets supporters while handing out flyers on a street in San Juan, Wednesday, April 30, 2008.   (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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McJoe Arroyo of Puerto Rico, tries to hit Sergey Vodopyanov, of Russia, with a left during their semifinal bout at 54 kilograms in the World Boxing Championships in Chicago, Friday, Nov. 2, 2007.   (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)
In Olympics, Puerto Rico Fights Like a Nation
Leigh Cruz of Puerto Rico waves her country's flag as she listens to Calle 13 during the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans Sunday, April 27, 2008.   (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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