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Nation Aug 07

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

Politics Aug 07

Wanda Vázquez sworn in as Puerto Rico’s governor after court ruling

Vázquez took the oath of office early Wednesday evening at the Puerto Rican Supreme Court, which earlier in the day ruled that Pedro Pierluisi's swearing in last week was unconstitutional.

By Associated Press

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

Nation Aug 02

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Why Puerto Rico’s new governor is already controversial

Puerto Rican officials have had to scramble to replace Gov. Ricardo Rossello, who left office Friday after scandal engulfed his administration. Rossello’s secretary of state, Pedro Pierluisi, was sworn in as the new governor -- but faces criticism over his…

Politics Aug 02

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

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…

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

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 Danica 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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Jul 29

Puerto Rico has no clear leader days before governor steps down

By Danica Coto, Associated Press

Less than four days before Gov. Ricardo Rosselló steps down, no one knows who will take his place.

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Jul 28

Woman set to replace Puerto Rico governor rejects job

By Danica Coto, Associated Press

The woman who is supposed to replace Puerto Rico's embattled governor announced Sunday that she doesn't want the job as the U.S. territory reels from political crisis.

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Jul 26

Activists see Rosselló’s resignation as step for women’s rights in Puerto Rico

By Gabriela Martinez

Many women’s rights advocates see it as the beginning of a longer fight, not the end.

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