P.R. Laws tit. 1, § 22

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§ 22. Proposal to the People of Puerto Rico—Meaning

The Guarantee of Democratic Rights Act expresses the feeling of the Legislature of Puerto Rico. The Claim for Democratic Rights contained herein constitutes a claim to the Government of Puerto Rico on the desirability to consecrate them in the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and a Petition to the Congress and to the President of the United States for these rights to be respected when acting on our political status. If it is approved by the people, the Claim for Democratic Rights may only be modified or revoked through consultation with the people and it shall not be affected by the results of the general election.

History —Sept. 17, 1991, No. 85, § 3.