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Puerto Rico Gets a New Governor . . . Again

Posted by on Aug 16, 2019 in Current Events
Puerto Rico, Old San Juan, flags of the USA and Puerto Rico
There is a new governor in Puerto Rico. Credit: Tetra Images/Getty Images

This week’s story update on the Election Central Web updates you about the confusing state of politics in Puerto Rico.

In July, btw brought you the story of Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello’s resignation. Since then, the island has endured political upheaval as one person after another was deemed unfit to replace him. Last week, however, a hopefully-permanent replacement was announced: Wanda Vazquez Garced, Puerto Rico’s former Justice Secretary. Here, we take a closer look at the complicated transition, as well as what this new leadership could mean for the island’s future.

To learn more about this story, click here to visit the Election Central Web site and read the full posting.

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