In this episode of the Mana a Mano podcast, George Laws García and Martín Rivera of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council break down the outcomes of the 2024 U.S. General Election and their implications for both Puerto Rico and the United States. They examine former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, discussing its broader significance, unexpected voter turnout trends across key demographics, and the political realignment these shifts suggest.
The conversation then turns to Puerto Rico’s election results, spotlighting Jennifer González Colón’s historic election as governor, the overwhelming victory for statehood in the island’s plebiscite, and the symbolic presidential vote held in Puerto Rico. The hosts also analyze the challenges and opportunities statehood advocates may face in the next Congress, considering the altered political landscape and the clear electoral mandate for statehood.
00:31 Election Results Breakdown
04:51 Impact on Puerto Rican Voters
07:38 Congressional Shifts and Leadership Changes
13:42 Puerto Rico's Local Election Outcomes
20:51 Puerto Rico's Plebiscite Results
23:04 Symbolic Presidential Vote in Puerto Rico
26:20 Looking Ahead: Future Political Landscape