San Juan Mayor Race Becomes Test of Puerto Rico’s New Politics
- Race among first for traditional powers after governor’s fall
- Insurgent whose party spurns federal oversight joins contest
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The San Juan mayoral race is becoming a test of whether the energy that ousted Puerto Rico’s governor this year after massive street protests translates into votes at the ballot box.
The colorful Caribbean city, which has seen a sharp population decline since 2017’s Hurricane Maria, will choose from a field that includes a young insurgent along with aspirants from the island’s two traditional political parties.