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Puerto Rico

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PUERTO RICO
(pronounced - pwuh-tow ree-kow | ˈpweətəʊ rɪˈkəʊ)
OFFICIAL NAME: Puerto Rico
DEMONYMS: Puerto Rican, American, New Worlder
Puerto Rico is part of the Caribbean region in the continent of the Americas. The name Puerto Rico is believed to have derived from the Spanish term for the rich port. It is in the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, near the equator and is 9.1 thousand square kilometres in size. The primary languages spoken are Spanish and English; the capital city is San Juan, and the main currency used is the U.S. Dollar.
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| KEY STATISTICS

GREEN
2024 SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


LGBTQIA+ Equality - High
High
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

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GREEN
2024 LGBTQIA+ SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


REFUGEE CONVENTIONS & POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

Key information relating to

Refugees and Migrants

* Most countries do not have a defined process regarding LGBTQIA+ asylum applications. The assessment carried out has been based on public records and statistics specifically relating to LGBTQIA+ individuals

LGBTQIA+ Refugee Statistics

The estimated refugee statistical information is adapted based on the refugee data finder service for the current year and by applying the formula used by the Gayther Population Index

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REFUGEES

0
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ASYLUM

0
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TOTAL DISPLACED

0
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INTERNALLY DISPLACED

0
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STATELESS

0
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RANK

-
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  USEFUL PHRASES | CRIME

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
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CRIME
crimen (spanish) | crime (english)
ABUSE
abuso (spanish) | abuse (english)
AFRAID
asustado (spanish) | afraid (english)
ASSISTANCE
asistencia (spanish) | assistance (english)
ASYLUM
asilo (spanish) | asylum (english)
DEATH
muerte (spanish) | death (english)
DETENTION
detención (spanish) | detention (english)
DISPLACE
desplazar (spanish) | displace (english)
KIDNAPPING
secuestro (spanish) | kidnapping (english)
PERSECUTION
persecucion (spanish) | persecution (english)
RAPE
violación (spanish) | rape (english)
SCARED
asustado (spanish) | scared (english)
WAR
guerra (spanish) | war (english)
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NOTIFICATIONS

LAST UPDATED:  June 18, 2024

Important communication information about the

Country

×  LOW-RISK  | The country has progressive laws for the LGBGTQIA+ community and typically should be safe for refugees and migrants from the community. Though progressive, they may not accept asylum applications based on persecution due to a person's sexuality or gender identity....read more

Latest

| STATUS

  • LGBTQIA+ RELATED | The country typically scores high or very high within the Gayther Equality Index. The score means that the government and society will be more accepting of the community and generally have progressive laws in place relating to the local LGBTQIA+ community, such as decriminalising same-sex relationships, the right to marry...more
  • CURRENT STATE | There are currently no known issues or armed conflicts taking place within this country
  • This country is categorised as being a flawed or defective democracy, where it follows democratic principles but where there are known issues...more
  • GENEVA REFUGEE STATUS | This country did not sign up to either the refugee convention or protocol, which outlines the agreed criteria, status and rights of refugees...more
  • LGBTQIA+ ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | It is unknown whether this country accepts asylum applications (membership of a particular social group) based on being persecuted for identifying with a specific sexuality or gender identity. There is no public information to support their position on applications.
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Government

| INFORMATION

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PUERTO RICO
BORDER FORCE OR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
u.s. customs and border protection (cbp)
The border force, customs or entry services are typically linked to the police or interior ministries within a government. All services and functions are designed to control and manage a particular country’s border. The entry services are typically related to the issuing and management of visas. Some countries may require a permit to enter, leave, or stay for a specified time
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PUERTO RICO
GOVERNMENT
asamblea legislativa | cámara de representantes
A government is comprised of a group of people within a given country with authority to govern a country or state. Governments are typically made up of heads of state (presidents, prime ministers or chief), departments and ministries which represent specific functions and provide services for all those citizens living within the country
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PUERTO RICO
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR
foreigners | extranjeros | puerto rico
The immigration office or ministry is typically a department or organisation within a government that focuses on all things relating to immigration and residency. The department will often manage visa and residency applications, issuing of passports and national ids and all of the relevant rights for living within a given country
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HEALTHCARE RELATED

Key information relating to

Healthcare Services

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UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE COVERAGE

No

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HEALTHCARE CATEGORY

Social Insurance (Bismarck)

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HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY

-

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HEALTHCARE NAME

medicare

Geography

Learn more about the country and its

Physical Location

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CAPITAL

San Juan

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REGION

Caribbean

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CONTINENT

Americas

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HEMISPHERE

Tropics

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AREA

9104

(square kilometers)

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SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)

Atlantic Ocean

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS

The important telephone numbers relating to the

Emergency Services

Spanish | English
Official Language(s) spoken in Puerto Rico
The emergency service numbers within Puerto Rico to call during an emergency
  • AMBULANCE - when someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk (emergency medical services and technical rescue)
  • POLICE - when you feel in danger, are in dangerous situations or have witnessed a crime (law enforcement, criminal investigation, and maintenance of public order)
  • FIRE RESCUE - when a fire occurs or where a person needs rescue (fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation)


Ambulance
AMBULANCE
ambulancia (spanish) | ambulance (english)

dial
911

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
policía (spanish) | police (english)

dial
911

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
fuego (spanish) | fire (english)

dial
911

Call Fire Service Now


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DISTANCE TO SAFE COUNTRIES

The distance to the top five

Safe Countries

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  USEFUL PHRASES | PROCESSING

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
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PROCESSING
tratamiento (spanish) | processing (english)
APPLICANT
solicitante (spanish) | applicant (english)
APPLICATION FORM
formulario de aplicación (spanish) | application form (english)
ASYLUM SEEKER
solicitante de asilo (spanish) | asylum seeker (english)
CITIZENSHIP
ciudadanía (spanish) | citizenship (english)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
país de origen (spanish) | country of origin (english)
DATE OF BIRTH
fecha de nacimiento (spanish) | date of birth (english)
DISPLACEMENT
desplazamiento (spanish) | displacement (english)
GENDER
género (spanish) | gender (english)
MIGRANT
inmigrante (spanish) | migrant (english)
NAME
nombre (spanish) | name (english)
NATIONALITY
nacionalidad (spanish) | nationality (english)
PROOF
prueba (spanish) | proof (english)
REFUGEE
refugiado (spanish) | refugee (english)
RELIGION
religión (spanish) | religion (english)
RETURN
regreso (spanish) | return (english)
SEXUALITY
sexualidad (spanish) | sexuality (english)
STATUS
estado (spanish) | status (english)
TRANSIT
tránsito (spanish) | transit (english)
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LGBTQIA+ RELATED

Key metrics relating to how the Country treats the

LGBTQIA+ Community

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LGBTQIA+ Terms

learn the literal translations of key LGBTQIA+ terms in the local languages/dialects
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Lesbian
lesbiana (spanish) | lesbian (english)
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Gay
gay (spanish) | gay (english)
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Bisexual
bisexual (spanish) | bisexual (english)
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Transgender
transgénero (spanish) | transgender (english)
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Intersex
intersexual (spanish) | intersex (english)
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Asexual
asexual (spanish) | asexual (english)
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Questioning
cuestionando (spanish) | questioning (english)
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Community
comunidad (spanish) | community (english)
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Gender
relacionado con el género (spanish) | gender related (english)
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Sexuality
relacionado con la sexualidad (spanish) | sexuality related (english)
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Non-Binary
no binario (spanish) | non-binary (english)
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Queer
queer (spanish) | queer (english)
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COUNTRY NAME

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Many Languages

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Afghanistan Flag
- (dari) | پورتو ریکو (pashto)
Albania Flag
porto riko (albanian)
Algeria Flag
بورتوريكو (arabic) | porto rico (french)
American Samoa Flag
puerto rico (samoan)
Andorra Flag
puerto rico (catalan)
Angola Flag
porto rico (portuguese)
Anguilla Flag
puerto rico (english)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
puerto rico (english)
Argentina Flag
puerto rico (span