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Politics Nov 03

Puerto Rican voters stand in long lines, forcing polls to stay open

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Politics Nov 03

A weary Puerto Rico prepares for referendum, new leaders

On the ballot is also a referendum on whether to change Puerto Rico's political status from territory to state. That vote is advisory as Congress would have to approve any change.

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Nation Aug 07

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In Puerto Rico, Pierluisi is out, Vázquez is in — and uncertainty reigns

Puerto Rico's political upheaval continued when the island’s supreme court overturned the installation of Pedro Pierluisi as governor. Outgoing Gov. Ricardo Rossello had positioned Pierluisi to succeed him, but the high court found that process unconstitutional -- paving the way…

Nation Aug 07

Pedro Pierluisi holds a news conference after his swearing in as governor of Puerto Rico in San Juan on Aug. 2, 2019. Photo by REUTERS/Gabriella N. Baez
Puerto Rico high court overturns Pedro Pierluisi as governor

Puerto Rico's Supreme Court has overturned the swearing in of Pedro Pierluisi as the island's governor less than a week ago, clearing the way for Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez to take up the post after weeks of turmoil.

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Politics Aug 05

Pedro Pierluisi holds a news conference after his swearing in as governor of Puerto Rico in San Juan on Aug. 2, 2019. Photo by REUTERS/Gabriella N. Baez
Puerto Rico’s high court agrees to hear lawsuit on ousting new governor

The lawsuit seeks a preliminary injunction ordering Pedro Pierluisi to cease his functions immediately and also asks that the court declare unconstitutional a 2005 law that states a secretary of state does not have to be approved by both House…

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Aug 02

Puerto Rico governor resigns as promised, names Pedro Pierluisi as successor

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said Friday that he was resigning as promised and swearing in veteran politician Pedro Pierluisi as his replacement, a move certain to throw the U.S. territory into a period of political chaos that will be…

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Aug 02

Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello has no clear successor hours before he steps down

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The potential next governor of Puerto Rico, former congressional representative Pedro Pierluisi, defended himself Friday against questions about conflicts of interest as he tries to win legislative support.

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Aug 01

Puerto Rico tries to pick new governor amid crisis

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Puerto Rico's governing party was in full-blown crisis Thursday as the nominee to succeed departing Gov. Ricardo Rosselló headed to a disputed and uncertain confirmation vote in the U.S. territory's legislature.

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