Is the Porto Rico independent or dependent country?

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, not an independent country. U.S. territories are not sovereign nations and do not have the same rights and privileges as U.S. states. As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is subject to the laws and regulations of the federal government. However, Puerto Ricans have U.S. citizenship, and the island has its own local government. There is ongoing political debate over whether Puerto Rico should become a state, an independent country, or remain a territory.