The party finally got its certification on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, when the president of the Electoral Commission gave his approval.

Nevertheless, the party continues to operate as an independent entity and it is seeking to regain its Electoral Commission certification.

During his campaign, Figueroa attacked the alleged classism and social inequality of the current government.

[citation needed] It later broadened its platform and ideology to include economic issues, the political status of Puerto Rico, and citizen participation in government.

In fact, candidates and officials of PPR are actually people with diverse opinions on what the future status of Puerto Rico should be.