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Constitution
The foraker Act of 1900
The Foraker Act of 1900 passed by the United States Congress that established limited popular government in Puerto Rico.
Election Material
Constitution
The Jones Act of 1917
The Jones-Shaforth Act passed by the United States Congress on 2 March 1917 to grant US citizenship to residents of Puerto Rico, establish the Senate of Puerto Rico, establish a bill of rights, and authorized the election of Resident Commissioner.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Associate Free State of Puerto Rico
Constitution of The Associated Free State of Puerto Rico, as passed in March 1917.
Election Material
Constitution
1927 Amendments to The Jones Act
Amendments to the Jones-Shaforth Act origanally passed by the United States Congress in March 1917.
Election Material
Constitution
1938 Amendments to The Jones Act
Amendments to the Jones-Shaforth Act, originally passed by the United States Congress in March 1917.
Election Material
Constitution
Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act of 1950
Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act of 1950, as passed by the United States Congress.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Constitution of The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as enacted in 1952.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Panama
Constitution of The Republic of Panama
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Civic Education Material
Los Derechos posesorios
“The Right to Possess” is a civic education handbook, available in Spanish, issued in 1989 by the Popular Legal Support Center in Panama. The handbook explains and describes the meaning of the right to possess and what it means to be entitled to possession. The information provided in the handbook is meant to familiarize Panamanians with their rights, specifically with the right to possess, to ensure they understand its implications and can protect their right if violated.