Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia

Pedro Pierluisi, sworn in as Puerto Rico's governor last week, was ordered by the island's Supreme Court to resign as governor, despite his swearing-in last Friday.

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Puerto Rico's Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez Sworn In As Governor

6:52pm August 07, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

Vázquez assumed the governor's chair after previously saying she wasn't interested. Now she says the island deserves "certainty and stability."

Appointed Secretary of State Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia arrives to the Senate, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday.

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Politics & Government

Puerto Rico's Governor Plans To Resign Friday, But No One Knows Who Will Replace Him

9:45pm August 01, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

A power struggle within Puerto Rico's ruling New Progressive Party has stalled the outgoing governor's plans to name his successor.

Puerto Rico's disgraced Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Wednesday he plans to nominate former Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi, pictured in 2016, to succeed him when he steps down on Friday.

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Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló Names His Possible Successor

1:58pm July 31, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

"After much analysis, and taking into account the best interests of our people, I have selected Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia to fill the vacancy of Secretary of State," Rosselló tweeted Wednesday morning.