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Puerto Rico Had Three Governors in a Week. No. 4 Is on Deck

  • In San Juan, ruling party leaders prepare to install Gonzalez
  • Wanda Vazquez, unwilling leader, now might be ready to stay
People march in protest against Wanda Vazquez in San Juan on July 29, 2019.

People march in protest against Wanda Vazquez in San Juan on July 29, 2019.

Photographer: Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images

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Just a day after Puerto Rico got its third governor in less than a week, the ruling party’s leaders are attempting to maneuver a new one into place. But No. 3 may not cede office easily to No. 4.

Former Governor Ricardo Rossello was forced to resign Friday after massive street protests over leaked text messages that disparaged regular Puerto Ricans. Then, his chosen successor, Pedro Pierluisi, was removed by the island’s Supreme Court because the local Senate didn’t act on his confirmation. And then Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez -- next in the line of succession -- was sworn in as the rightful governor.