Are dominicans related to puerto ricans?

Dominicans and Puerto Ricans are both Latino ethnic groups, but they have different origins and histories. Dominicans are primarily descended from native Taíno people, as well as African slaves and European settlers. Puerto Ricans are primarily descended from Spanish settlers, as well as African slaves and indigenous Taíno people. While both groups share some cultural and linguistic similarities, they are distinct ethnic groups with their own unique histories and traditions.