Instant Alert: Puerto Rico just voted to become the 51st US state — here are 15 stunning photos that will make you hope that happens

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Puerto Rico just voted to become the 51st US state — here are 15 stunning photos that will make you hope that happens by Sarah Jacobs on Jun 12, 2017, 2:06 PM Advertisement This weekend, Puerto Ricans made their way to the polls to vote on the possibility of the US territory officially becoming the 51st state. While 97% of the votes were in favor of Puerto Rico becoming a state, the election was widely boycotted. With only 23% of the population participating, it was the lowest voter turnout of any Puerto Rican election since 1967, according to the Washington Post. While some protested it in the streets, others simply sat it out. Still, Governor Ricardo A. Rosselló of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party plans to take the results to Congress to get a vote on letting the territory become a state, which experts say could be an uphill battle. Below, see 15 photos that show how just how gorgeous Puerto Rico is. SEE ALSO: Puerto Rico voted to become the 51st US state Puerto Rico has earned the nickname "Island of Enchantment" thanks to its beautiful beaches and historic landmarks. Since it's located just 1,300 miles from the Florida coast, US citizens can travel to Puerto Rico without a passport or visa. The coastline is 272 miles ... See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011