Pierluisi assumes the function of new governor of Puerto Rico | Chronic

L & # 39; lawyer Pedro Pierluisi badumed Friday night as the new governor of Puerto Rico with a "unwavering commitment" with the inhabitants of the island, he said after his swearing, ad referendum of the ratification of the Senate, following his predecessor, Ricardo Rosselló, announce that it was his substitute.

"I am baduming the position with the greatest responsibility and the greatest respect for the people"said Pierluisi at his first press conference, proposed before the Senate approves this appointment, contrary to the opinion of various constitutionalists.

Pierluisi is the 12th governor of the island's history and takes office in the midst of the political crisis that led to the resignation of Rosselló, the first not to complete his term.

One hour before the oath, the Puerto Rican House of Representatives, meeting in extraordinary session, approved the appointment of Pierluisi as Secretary of State, who is designated by a constitutional mandate to badume the post in case of a power vacuum. .

In a statement issued by former Governor Rosselló, after formalizing his resignation, he indicated that after the "The House of Representatives of Puerto Rico will approve the appointment of Pedro Pierluisi as Secretary of State and will proceed in accordance with the current state of law".

At the press conference, Pierluisi said that he knew that he had acceded to this position without being ratified by the Senate as Secretary of State, but yes, this Friday, by the House representatives.

As a result, he announced that "because of doubts in the interpretations of the Constitution and an amendment to the Succession Act 7 of 1952, he was going to "give the Senate the opportunity (Monday and Wednesday) to ratify or not" their "affairs".

"If my company is not ratified, the secretary of justice, Wanda Vázquezsecond in a row is able to badume the position "he warned.

He also indicated that he was following the process in the Senate "so that there is no legal controversy".

Pierlusi also said that the investigation into a possible crime of participants in the private discussion that led Rosselló to the resignation, announced today by the Ministry of Justice, "must follow his course".

Roselló was forced to resign from his position to broadcast discussions with some of his collaborators, victims of badist comments, offenses and insults against political opponents, members of the LGBT community and artists internationally famous.

For 12 days, Puerto Rico was shocked by protests demanding the resignation of Rosselló, led by other international artists Ricky Martin and Resident (Rene, former Calle 13).

The people of San Juan mobilized early, summoned to a march called
"Countdown, see you soon Ricky" To dismiss the governor.

Upon his appointment as Secretary of State, Pierluisi expressed his confidence to overcome the serious socio-political crisis that affects the island. "after the unfortunate events of the last weeks".

"Today more than ever, our people need a responsive, responsive, but sensitive leadership, so that the government responds to your needs, provides you with the services you deserve and meets your aspirations." "he says in a public message.