Puerto Rico’s Next Governor Hasn’t Been Sworn In and She’s Already Under Investigation
- Critics claim Vazquez ignored potential Rossello corruption
- She is poised to take office Aug. 2 after incumbent steps down
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On her first day as bankrupt Puerto Rico’s governor-in-waiting, Secretary of Justice Wanda Vazquez was immediately embroiled in an investigation when the island’s Office of Government Ethics announced a review of her conduct as the commonwealth’s chief law-enforcement officer.
Zulma Rosario, executive director of Puerto Rico’s Office of Government Ethics, directed her staff Thursday to look into accusations that Vazquez ignored evidence of possible corruption in the provision of hurricane relief. It is a probe into probes -- or the lack thereof -- and reflects the island’s bitter and personal politics.