Puerto Rico Governor Said to Name Pierluisi as Successor
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Ricardo Rossello
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Outgoing Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello will name Pedro Pierluisi, the commonwealth’s former representative in U.S. Congress, as his successor, according to an island lawmaker.
Commonwealth House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Mendez told members that Rossello will nominate Pierluisi, Representative Jose “Quiquito” Melendez said in a telephone interview Tuesday night. The House is set to hold a special session at 1 p.m. Friday regarding the appointment of the island’s Secretary of State -- next in the line of succession -- according to a notice of the session.