Puerto Rico justice secretary sworn in as governor after Supreme Court overturns inauguration of predecessor
New protests expected in Puerto Rico after third governor in six days is sworn in
Puerto Rico is bracing for renewed demonstrations after Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez was sworn in as the island's new governor Wednesday, hours after its Supreme Court ruled that last week's inauguration of Pedro Pierluisi as governor was against the law and overturned it. The unpopular Vázquez had said last month she didn't want the job amid weeks of political turmoil that saw thousands of protesters demand the resignation of former Gov. Ricardo Rosselló. Many Puerto Ricans see her as an extension of Rosselló. Vázquez sought to calm the anger in a televised statement late Wednesday, saying she feels the pain Puerto Ricans have experienced in recent weeks and vowing to unify the island.
Puerto Rico is bracing for renewed demonstrations after Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez was sworn in as the island's new governor Wednesday, hours after its Supreme Court ruled that last week's inauguration of Pedro Pierluisi as governor was against the law and overturned it. The unpopular Vázquez had said last month she didn't want the job amid weeks of political turmoil that saw thousands of protesters demand the resignation of former Gov. Ricardo Rosselló. Many Puerto Ricans see her as an extension of Rosselló. Vázquez sought to calm the anger in a televised statement late Wednesday, saying she feels the pain Puerto Ricans have experienced in recent weeks and vowing to unify the island.
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