query: who is the present governor of puerto rico

pos: Alejandro García Padilla Alejandro García Padilla Alejandro Javier García Padilla (; born August 3, 1971) is a Puerto Rican politician and attorney who served as the 11th Governor of Puerto Rico from 2013 to 2017. Prior to this position, García Padilla held various roles in the political landscape of Puerto Rico; first as Secretary of Consumer Affairs, and then as a member of the 24th Senate of Puerto Rico and as president of the Popular Democratic Party. Locally, he is a staunch advocate for maintaining the current political status of Puerto Rico as that of an unincorporated territory of the United States with

pos: Alejandro García Padilla a government employee with the Puerto Rico Telephone Company. Alejandro García Padilla Alejandro Javier García Padilla (; born August 3, 1971) is a Puerto Rican politician and attorney who served as the 11th Governor of Puerto Rico from 2013 to 2017. Prior to this position, García Padilla held various roles in the political landscape of Puerto Rico; first as Secretary of Consumer Affairs, and then as a member of the 24th Senate of Puerto Rico and as president of the Popular Democratic Party. Locally, he is a staunch advocate for maintaining the current political status of Puerto Rico as that

pos: Alejandro García Padilla Alejandro García Padilla Alejandro Javier García Padilla (; born August 3, 1971) is a Puerto Rican politician and attorney who served as the 11th Governor of Puerto Rico from 2013 to 2017. Prior to this position, García Padilla held various roles in the political landscape of Puerto Rico; first as Secretary of Consumer Affairs, and then as a member of the 24th Senate of Puerto Rico and as president of the Popular Democratic Party. Locally, he is a staunch advocate for maintaining the current political status of Puerto Rico as that of an unincorporated territory of the United States with

neg: Article Four of the Constitution of Puerto Rico Article Four of the Constitution of Puerto Rico Article Four of the Constitution of Puerto Rico describes the powers, structure, functions, responsibilities, and legal scope of the Governor of Puerto Rico, the executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico. The article establishes the term length of the governor and the requirements to hold such post, as well as establishing the governor as commander-in-chief of the militia, namely the Puerto Rico National Guard. It also establishes that the governor must present a State of the State address to the Legislative Assembly each year, as well as a report on the

neg: Liana Fiol Matta 1980s until she was appointed Judge of the Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico by Governor Rafael Hernández Colón. She held that seat until 2003, when Governor Sila Calderón appointed her to the Supreme Court. She was confirmed by the Senate and began her duties on February, 2004. At present besides being an Associate Justice of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, she is a Tenured Professor at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. On April 11, 2014, Fiol Matta became the 16th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, after being nominated by Governor Alejandro García

neg: Governor of Puerto Rico well as before and after him. Juan Ponce de León was appointed as the first Governor of Puerto Rico In 1579, after several others had already served as governor, Juan Ponce de León II became the first person born in Puerto Rico to assume, temporarily, the governorship of Puerto Rico. He served until, who assumed the governorship of the island that same year. In 1948, Luis Muñoz Marín became the first Puerto Rican elected Governor of Puerto Rico. The governor is head of the government of Puerto Rico. He has the power to veto any number of projects that the

neg: Rafael Hernández Colón Rico by Felipe de Borbón. Rafael Hernández Colón Rafael Hernández Colón (born October 24, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician who served as the fourth Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from 1973 to 1977 and as the sixth Governor of Puerto Rico from 1985 to 1993 for a total of three terms. An experienced politician, Hernández holds the record for being the youngest Governor of Puerto Rico, having won his first term at the age of 36. Hernández is also the person who has run for governor the most times, a total of five.

neg: Rafael Hernández Colón Rafael Hernández Colón Rafael Hernández Colón (born October 24, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician who served as the fourth Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from 1973 to 1977 and as the sixth Governor of Puerto Rico from 1985 to 1993 for a total of three terms. An experienced politician, Hernández holds the record for being the youngest Governor of Puerto Rico, having won his first term at the age of 36. Hernández is also the person who has run for governor the most times, a total of five. During his terms as governor,

neg: Constitution of Puerto Rico houses that compose this Assembly are the Senate, with 27 members, and the House of Representatives of 51 members. Article Four describes the powers, structure, functions, responsibilities, and legal scope of the Governor of Puerto Rico, the executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico. The article establishes the term length of the governor and the requirements to hold such post, as well as establishing the governor as commander-in-chief of the militia, namely the Puerto Rico National Guard. It also establishes that the governor must present a State of the State address to the Legislative Assembly each year, as well

neg: 2016 Puerto Rican general election 2016 Puerto Rican general election General elections were held in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 to elect the officials of the Puerto Rican government that will serve from January 2017 to January 2021, most notably the Governor of Puerto Rico. Before the election year, the Constitution of Puerto Rico provides for any qualified person to present their candidacy for a specific position. If two or more candidates from the same party present their candidacy for the same position, and they can't reach an agreement within the party, a primary election is held. This election is held within the

neg: Puerto Rico governmental line of succession Puerto Rico governmental line of succession The Puerto Rico governmental line of succession defines who may become or act as Governor of Puerto Rico upon the incapacity, death, resignation, or removal from office (by impeachment and subsequent conviction) of a sitting governor or a governor-elect. Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico establishes that when a vacancy occurs in the post of Governor said post shall devolve upon the Secretary of State, who shall hold it for the rest of the term and until a new governor has been elected and qualifies. In the event that vacancies exist at

neg: Puerto Rico National Guard Puerto Rico National Guard The Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG)——is the national guard of Puerto Rico. Its mission is to provide soldiers and airmen to the United States Army and U.S. Air Force in national emergencies or when requested by the President of the United States, and to perform military operations at the state level or any other lawful service as requested by the governor of Puerto Rico. The PRNG responds to the Governor of Puerto Rico, who serves as its Commander in Chief and imparts orders with the Adjutant General acting as conduit, and its local mission is to

neg: Sila María Calderón Sila María Calderón Sila María Calderón Serra (born September 23, 1942) is a Puerto Rican politician, businesswoman, and philanthropist who served as the eighth Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from 2001 to 2005. She is the first and, to date, only woman elected to that office. Prior to serving as governor, Calderón held various positions in the Government of Puerto Rico, including the 12th Secretary of State of Puerto Rico from 1988 to 1989, and Chief of Staff to Governor Rafael Hernández Colón. She was also Mayor of San Juan, the Capital of Puerto Rico, from 1997 to

neg: Alejandro García Padilla raised in Barrio Cuyón in his hometown. He attended the Colegio Valvanera High School. After graduating, he obtained his bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Puerto Rico, and a juris doctor from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law. García Padilla is the first and only governor to be entirely educated in Puerto Rico, and the first and only governor who has resided only in Puerto Rico during his entire life. He is also the first and only governor born in a rural municipality. García Padilla began his law career working at Puerto

neg: Inauguration of Alejandro García Padilla a governor was actually sworn in public as former governors were sworn in private before their inaugurational ceremony; making their oath of office merely symbolic. It was also the first time in history that five former Governors of Puerto Rico were present in an inauguration. The inauguration was followed by a public concert held at the open areas of the Puerto Rico Convention Center. Inauguration of Alejandro García Padilla The inauguration of Alejandro García Padilla as the 11th Governor of Puerto Rico took place on Wednesday, January 3, 2013 at the Puerto Rico Capitol. The inauguration marked the commencement of

neg: Roberto Sánchez Ramos Roberto Sánchez Ramos Roberto Sánchez-Ramos is a Judge of the Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico and former Attorney General of Puerto Rico, appointed in 2005 by Governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá. Before becoming Attorney General, Sanchez Ramos served as Solicitor General of Puerto Rico. He is the son of former Governor of Puerto Rico Roberto Sánchez Vilella. His mother, Jeannette Ramos Buonomo, is a retired judge of the Puerto Rico Court of Appeals, and his grandfather was Ernesto Ramos Antonini, who for many years was the Speaker (President) of Puerto Rico's House of Representatives. Also, his aunt was Ivette Ramos

neg: Executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico Rican law establishes a governmental line of succession for special cases when neither the Governor nor the Secretary are available. Neither the Constitution of Puerto Rico nor Puerto Rican law provide for a Chief of Staff position. However, Governors proclaim an executive order establishing the post for the Puerto Rico Chief of Staff who is charged with managing and overseeing all executive departments and almost all executive agencies. The executive branch is led by the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico which consists of the immediate staff to the Governor as well as multiple levels of support. All other

neg: Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board The Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board —Spanish: "Junta de Calidad Ambiental de Puerto Rico" (JCA)— is the principal environmental protection regulator in Puerto Rico. The Board is attached to the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico. Its 3 members and one alternate member are appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico with the advice and consent of the Senate. The governor appoints one of its members as chairman of the board. The Board was founded by Governor Luis A. Ferré in 1970, a year before the creation of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Its

neg: Military of Puerto Rico Military of Puerto Rico The military defense of Puerto Rico is the responsibility of the United States as part of the Treaty of Paris. Locally, Puerto Rico has its own National Guard, the Puerto Rico National Guard, and its own state defense force, the Puerto Rico State Guard, which, by local law, is under the authority of the Puerto Rico National Guard. The commander-in-chief of both forces is the governor of Puerto Rico, currently Ricky Rosselló, who delegates his authority to the Puerto Rico Adjutant General, currently Brigadier General Isabelo Rivera The Adjutant General, in turn, delegates the authority over

neg: Chief of Staff of Puerto Rico The agencies overseen by the Chief of Staff include the following: Chief of Staff of Puerto Rico The Chief of Staff of Puerto Rico () is the highest-ranking officer in the executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico after the governor and the secretary of state. The Chief of Staff leads the Secretariat of Governance and is charged with managing and overseeing almost all executive agencies while assisting and advising the governor. The current Chief of Staff is William Villafañe who oversees the 17th Cabinet of Puerto Rico since January 2, 2017. The duties of the Chief of Staff

neg: Chief of Staff of Puerto Rico Chief of Staff of Puerto Rico The Chief of Staff of Puerto Rico () is the highest-ranking officer in the executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico after the governor and the secretary of state. The Chief of Staff leads the Secretariat of Governance and is charged with managing and overseeing almost all executive agencies while assisting and advising the governor. The current Chief of Staff is William Villafañe who oversees the 17th Cabinet of Puerto Rico since January 2, 2017. The duties of the Chief of Staff vary greatly from one administration to another, and in fact, there

neg: Governor of Puerto Rico Governor of Puerto Rico The Governor of Puerto Rico () is the head of government of Puerto Rico and, by its nature, constitutes the executive branch of the government of the island. He is also the commander-in-chief of the island's military forces, the Puerto Rico National Guard. The governor has a duty to enforce territorial laws, to convene the Legislative Assembly, the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Legislative Assembly, to appoint government officers, to appoint Justices, and to grant pardons. Since 1948, the governor has been elected by the people of Puerto Rico. Prior to

neg: Lieutenant governor (United States) Lieutenant Governor. In Wyoming, the secretary of state stands first in the line of succession. The highest-ranking officer after the governor of Puerto Rico is the Chief of Staff who is appointed by the governor himself rather than elected. In terms of line of succession, the Secretary of State of Puerto Rico acts as acting governor when the governor is temporarily disabled or unable to discharge his duties. If there is a permanent vacancy in the governorship, the Constitution of Puerto Rico establishes that the secretary becomes governor for the remainder of the term. The Secretary of State also serves

neg: Alejandro García Padilla the government must transition from one Governor to another. As such, García Padilla formed the 2012 Incoming Committee on Government Transition composed of aides and advisors who would eventually become part of his Cabinet. García Padilla was officially inaugurated as the 11th Governor of Puerto Rico on 2 January 2013 by Federico Hernández Denton, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, at an event held in the Puerto Rico Capitol. He will serve as governor concurrently with the 16th Cabinet of Puerto Rico and in parallel with the 17th Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico, the 25th Senate of

neg: Puerto Rico Police "head of government agencies" appointed by the governor of Puerto Rico. He leads the department and makes the orders to the agency, and also instructs the commanding officers for field operations. Since 1899, police chiefs in Puerto Rico were appointed by the United States Government. Selecting the police chief was originally a responsibility of the commanding officer of the United States Army in Puerto Rico, who also served as the governor until 1900, when the Foraker Act was established. Afterwards, police chiefs were named by the U.S. Appointed Governor of Puerto Rico and the Chief of Police could serve in

neg: First Lady of Puerto Rico First Lady of Puerto Rico First Lady of Puerto Rico is the title given by the government of Puerto Rico to the spouse of the Governor of Puerto Rico or the daughters of the Governor should the Governor be a woman or he be single. The First Lady leads the Office of the First Lady of Puerto Rico and is expected to represent the women of Puerto Rico in elegance and demeanor. The current First Lady is Beatriz Areizaga, wife of Ricardo Rosselló. The position of First Lady carries no official duty and receives no compensation for their service. They

neg: Puerto Rico State Guard Puerto Rico State Guard The Puerto Rico State Guard (PRSG) —— is the state defense force of Puerto Rico that operates under the sole authority of the governor of Puerto Rico who, in turn, delegates such authority to the Puerto Rico Adjutant General. The Guard's secondary purpose is to assume the state mission of the Puerto Rico National Guard in the event that the National Guard is mobilized. The first incarnation of the PRSG was created in 1941 in response to World War II and it disbanded in 1946. The PRSG is one of the few state defense forces of

neg: Puerto Rico previously served as U.S. ambassador to El Salvador. As it is a territory of the United States of America, the defense of Puerto Rico is provided by the United States as part of the Treaty of Paris with the President of the United States as its commander-in-chief. Puerto Rico has its own Puerto Rico National Guard, and its own state defense force, the Puerto Rico State Guard, which by local law is under the authority of the Puerto Rico National Guard. The commander-in-chief of both local forces is the governor of Puerto Rico who delegates his authority to the Puerto

neg: Puerto Rico National Guard Rico. During this decade, the PRNG also transitioned to the Joint Uniform Military Pay System (JUMPS). On May 1, 1983, González was named General Adjutant of Puerto Rico. The Adjutant General is the executive officer and commander of both the Puerto Rico National Guard and the Puerto Rico State Guard. The current Adjutant General is Brigadier General Isabelo Rivera who was appointed in January 2017 by Governor Ricardo Rosselló. Notes Citations Bibliography Puerto Rico National Guard The Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG)——is the national guard of Puerto Rico. Its mission is to provide soldiers and airmen to the United States

neg: Government of Puerto Rico IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico establishes that the Secretary of State should serve as acting governor when the Governor is not available. The Constitution and Puerto Rican law establishes a governmental line of succession for special cases when neither the Governor nor the Secretary are available. Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico establishes that the Governor shall be assisted by Secretaries who shall collectively constitute the Governor's advisory council and be designated as the "Council of Secretaries" although it's mostly referred to as the "Cabinet". The Cabinet is composed by the Constitutional Cabinet, composed by the

neg: Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico The Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico —commonly called La Fortaleza (English: "The Fortress")— consists of the immediate staff of the Governor of Puerto Rico, as well as multiple levels of support staff reporting to the Governor. The Office is headed by the Governor and its headquarters are located at "La Fortaleza". The Office used to be called the Office of Puerto Rico. All executive offices as created by law are ascribed either to the Governor or to the Office of the Governor. However, in virtue of the executive powers vested upon

neg: Recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico by Governor Juan de Haro Recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico by Governor Juan de Haro Recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico by Governor Juan de Haro (Spanish: La recuperación de la isla de Puerto Rico por el gobernador de la isla, Juan de Haro) is a painting by Eugenio Cajés from between 1634 and 1635, in the Prado Museum in Madrid. In the foreground is and Juan de Amézqueta, and in the background are Spanish troops and ships in the harbor. Cajés who died before finishing the painting; it was completed by Antonio Puga and Luis Fernández. The painting was decoration for

neg: Carlos S. Quirós Carlos S. Quirós Carlos S. Quirós born in 1932 in Yauco, Puerto Rico is a former Puerto Rico government official who served as Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico for several days in 1977, after Mayor Carlos Romero Barceló was sworn in as Governor of Puerto Rico on January 2 and until Mayor-elect Hernán Padilla took office ten days later, on January 12, 1977. He had previously served as Vice Mayor during Romero's eight-year stint as Mayor. Quirós subsequently was appointed by Governor Romero as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Under Governor Romero, he also served as one of

neg: Government of Puerto Rico all necessary public services to the Puerto Rican general public. It is by far the largest branch in the government as well as the largest employer in Puerto Rico with more than 150,000 workers. The head of government is the Governor of Puerto Rico, who is elected every four years in a general election. The position is similar in nature, responsibility, and power as those of a governor of a U.S. state. The position of Governor has the overall responsibility of the state of the commonwealth, equivalent to the state of the union in the U.S. The official residence of

neg: Governor of Puerto Rico Puerto Rican Legislature wishes to pass. The governor also has the power to appoint the members of his cabinet, who in turn must be ratified by the Legislature. The governor also has the power to appoint Justices to the Supreme Court and all the lower courts of the island. The governor must address the legislature at the beginning of each year to present two speeches, one is the "State of the Commonwealth" speech and another in which the governor presents the "Recommended Budget" for the next fiscal year, in which the governor proposes to the state legislature a budget for

neg: Juan Ponce de León II de León II was appointed acting governor. He thus became the first native-born Puerto Rican to be appointed Spanish governor of Puerto Rico. In 1581, at the request of King Phillip II of Spain, Juan Lopez Melgarejo, who served as governor of Puerto Rico from 1581 to 1582, asked Juan Ponce de León II to write a general description of the West Indies with emphasis on the part corresponding to Puerto Rico. He did this with the collaboration of his fellow Puerto Rican Antonio de Santa Clara. Ponce de León II's written work "Memorias de Melgarejo" (Melgarejo's Memoirs) is one

neg: Executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico Executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico The executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico is responsible for executing the laws of Puerto Rico, as well as causing them to be executed. Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico vests the executive power on the Governor—whom by its nature forms the executive branch. The Constitution also establishes that the Secretary of State should serve as acting governor when the Governor is unable to perform his duties. The Secretary of State, therefore, performs an equivalent role to that of a Lieutenant Governor in United States politics. The Puerto

neg: Foreign and intergovernmental relations of Puerto Rico and Caribbean States (CELAC) due to the anti-American rhetoric of some of its founders, namely Bolivia, Cuba, and Venezuela. However, on January 9, 2014, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a proposed plan to incorporate Puerto Rico into CELAC. The federal government of the United States is responsible for the military protection of Puerto Rico. Residents of Puerto Rico who are either citizens or permanent residents can serve in the United States armed forces. At the local level, Puerto Rico has its own national guard, namely the Puerto Rico National Guard. The governor of Puerto Rico is the local commander-in-chief, while

neg: Puerto Rico State Insurance Fund Corporation the workplace. Through Act Number 83 of October 29, 1992, which amended Act Number 45, a board of directors was established and is appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico State Insurance Fund Corporation The Puerto Rico State Insurance Fund Corporation — (CFSE)—is a government-owned corporation of Puerto Rico that provides workers' compensation in Puerto Rico. The Corporation is headed by a board of directors appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico and subject to the advice and consent of the Senate of Puerto Rico. The State Insurance Fund was created by Act Number 45 adopted on April

neg: Puerto Rico State Guard Guard is deployed. The PRSG comprises retired, active and reserve military personnel and selected professional persons who volunteer their time and talents in further service to their state. The PRSG is organized in the following subordinates units: The PRSG Military Academy offers specialized and general training to its soldiers. Some examples of training offered either at state or local levels include: Notes Citations Bibliography Puerto Rico State Guard The Puerto Rico State Guard (PRSG) —— is the state defense force of Puerto Rico that operates under the sole authority of the governor of Puerto Rico who, in turn, delegates such

neg: Secretary of State of Puerto Rico Meléndez. This cadre has led citizens and politicians alike to hold secretaries of state in high esteem regardless of their political affiliation. The Secretary of State is first in line to exercise the role of acting governor when the Governor of Puerto Rico is temporarily unavailable, whether because of being away from Puerto Rico or due to another temporary incapacity. The secretary of state is the only official who can automatically become governor if the elected governor is permanently incapable of remaining in office due to death, resignation, or conviction as part of an impeachment process. Prior to the adoption

neg: Bartolomé Gamundi Bartolomé Gamundi Bartolomé Gamundi, born in the Dominican Republic, is a businessman who was appointed by Governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá as his last Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce and president of the Commerce and Export Company of the government of Puerto Rico and confirmed unanimously by the Senate of Puerto Rico on June 30, 2008. Prior to obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he studied at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. His Master's degree is from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.

neg: Puerto Rico Public–Private Partnerships Authority Jennifer González. The Board is headed by Puerto Rico Government Development Bank president Carlos M. García and day-to-day operations are headed by executive director David Alvarez. Although final decisions are made and PPP contracts signed by the Governor, the current chief executive has signed an Executive Order delegating that role to Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock, who has assumed the role of advocate of Puerto Rico's P3 process. Puerto Rico Public–Private Partnerships Authority The Puerto Rico Public–Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) ( (APPP)) is a government-owned corporation of Puerto Rico created in order to regulate public–private partnerships in Puerto Rico. Its

neg: Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget known as the "Bureau of the Budget", was created by Law 213 of May 12, 1942, during the administration of Governor Rexford Guy Tugwell, who was part of the brain trust of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and who was appointed as the last non-native Puerto Rican governor by Roosevelt. The Bureau was part of a package of new agencies created to provide the impoverished United States territory with a state-like government. Some of the new agencies included the Puerto Rico Planning Board, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and the Government Development Bank of Puerto Rico. It was created

neg: Carlos Romero Barceló Carlos Romero Barceló Carlos Antonio Romero Barceló (born September 4, 1932) is a Puerto Rican politician who served as the fifth Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the second governor to be elected from the New Progressive Party (PNP) and also Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 2001. Romero Barceló is the grandson of Antonio R. Barceló, a former Union Party leader and advocate of Puerto Rican independence during the early 20th century and the son of Josefina Barceló, the first woman to preside over a major political party in Puerto Rico. Romero Barceló was born in

neg: Victoria Muñoz Mendoza Mendoza vigorously campaigned and endorsed her, fulfilling her dream of having a female Governor. Victoria Muñoz Mendoza Victoria "Melo" Muñoz Mendoza (born December 24, 1940) is a former politician from Puerto Rico. She is the daughter of the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico, Luis Muñoz Marín, founder of the Popular Democratic Party and his second wife, Inés Mendoza. Muñoz Mendoza was the first woman in Puerto Rican history to seek the office of Governor of Puerto Rico. Muñoz attended University High School in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. She went to the University of Puerto Rico, where she received

neg: Spanish settlement of Puerto Rico regions within Spain, for example, at least three governors have origins in the Balearic Islands. The first person Governor to officially occupy the position was Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León in 1508. 1898 - 1949 1949 to present Military Models Poets Singers / Musicians Sports There are many places in Puerto Rico named after places in Spain or have Spanish names due to the centuries of Spanish colonialism, Spanish settlers and explorers. By municipality: Notes Spanish settlement of Puerto Rico Spanish settlement of Puerto Rico began in the early 1500s shortly after the formation of the Spanish state in

neg: Puerto Rico Cabinet the heads of the executive agencies that report directly to the Governor of Puerto Rico or to the Chief of Staff who also happen to not be Secretaries of an executive department nor members of an executive officeexcept for the Directors of the Office of Management and Budget and the Planning Board who are considered Cabinet-level officers. All the Cabinet-level officers are at the same bureaucratic level as of the Secretaries and together with the Council of Secretaries compose the Cabinet of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Cabinet The Cabinet of Puerto Rico is the cabinet of the government of Puerto

neg: Guillermo Somoza Guillermo Somoza Guillermo A. Somoza Colombani, born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, is an attorney and the former Secretary of Justice of Puerto Rico. He holds a BA in Physiology from the University of Puerto Rico and obtained a JD from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law. Somoza was appointed by Governor Luis Fortuño after the resignation of Antonio Sagardía and confirmed by the Puerto Rico Senate in May, 2010. As such, he serves as acting governor when both Governor Fortuño and Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock are travelling. Somoza was appointed in 1997 by then-Governor Pedro Rosselló

neg: Comptroller of Puerto Rico Comptroller of Puerto Rico The Comptroller of Puerto Rico is a constitutionally-created office charged with carrying out post-audits of the use of public funds in Puerto Rico. The Comptroller is appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico and requires the advice and consent of both the Senate of Puerto Rico as well as the Puerto Rico House of Representatives for a term of office of ten years and until a successor is nominated, confirmed and qualified. Former Comptroller Manuel Díaz Saldaña's was the longest-serving comptroller, having served almost 13 years, until his successor, Yesmín Valdivieso, was appointed by Governor Luis

neg: Julio A. Cabral-Corrada democracy for the people of Puerto Rico through the achievement of statehood for the islands. In 2013, after serving as executive director of the Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association, Cabral-Corrada was appointed by Josue Rivera to the organization's board of advisors, which includes former Governor Luis Fortuño, former Secretary of State and Lieutenant Governor Kenneth McClintock, and Puerto Rico's former Resident Commissioner, Pedro Pierluisi. In 2012, he served as the co-director of former Governor Luis Fortuño's absentee ballot campaign, which encompassed all the votes by students, military, and travelers who were not in Puerto Rico for the elections. Cabral-Corrada is

neg: Puerto Rico Adjutant General National Guard. She is the first Puerto Rican woman to be named as such. In January 2017, Brigadier General Isabelo Rivera was named Adjutant General by Governor Ricardo Rosselló. Among the units under the command of the Adjutant Generals command are the following: The following are the former and current Adjutant Generals of Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Adjutant General The Puerto Rico Adjutant General () is the Commander of the Puerto Rico National Guard. As the Adjutant General he is also the Senior Military Advisor to the Governor of Puerto Rico and oversees both State and Federal Missions of the

neg: Puerto Rico Governor's Advisory Board Puerto Rico Governor's Advisory Board The Puerto Rico Governor's Advisory Board is the group of executive advisors that advise the Governor of Puerto Rico, and are appointed either by the governor or the chief of staff. The Board is charged with the tasks, functions, or program areas delegated to it by the Governor or the Chief of Staff, not contrary to any specific provision of Puerto Rican law or the Constitution of Puerto Rico. The Board, together with other staff appointed by the Chief of Staff, constitute the Secretariat of Governance. The duties and responsibilities of the Board vary greatly

neg: 1st Air Base Group 1st Air Base Group The 1st Air Base Group of the Puerto Rico State Guard (1ABG-PRSG) — is the main unit of the Air State Guard of the Military Forces of Puerto Rico that operates under the sole authority of the governor of Puerto Rico who, in turn, delegates such authority to the Puerto Rico Adjutant General and to the Commanding General of the Puerto Rico State Guard. Along with Texas, California and New York, the Puerto Rico State Guard is one of the few SDFs that has an air division that embrace the Air Force culture. The 1st Air

neg: Puerto Rico Public–Private Partnerships Authority Puerto Rico Public–Private Partnerships Authority The Puerto Rico Public–Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) ( (APPP)) is a government-owned corporation of Puerto Rico created in order to regulate public–private partnerships in Puerto Rico. Its organic law was enacted by the 15th Legislative Assembly and signed into law by Governor Luis Fortuño. The Authority is governed by a five-member board of directors, including three appointed by the Governor, one (attorney Luis Berríos-Amadeo) selected by President of the Senate of Puerto Rico, Thomas Rivera Schatz, and another, former San Juan mayor Dr. Hernán Padilla, selected by Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives

neg: Supreme Court of Puerto Rico of 1899, by which the system of Criminal Courts and Courts of First Instance and Investigation were replaced by five district courts in San Juan, Ponce, Mayaguez, Arecibo and Humacao. Appointments to the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico have traditionally been a politicized and often controversial process. The Governor of Puerto Rico usually appoints someone who is affiliated with his own political party. For example, during his sixteen years as Governor, Luis Muñoz Marín appointed only one statehooder, Rafael Hernández Matos to the court, despite the fact that statehooders represented the largest political minority in Puerto Rico. During the four

neg: Governor of Puerto Rico the consideration of said body. He is also the commander-in-chief of the Puerto Rico National Guard and the chief diplomat. On July 25, 1952, the Constitution of Puerto Rico was enacted by Governor Muñoz Marín after the approval by Congress and the President of the United States. Pursuant to section Three, Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico, the governor must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Puerto Rico for five consecutive years prior and at least 35 years old at the time of the election. The governor serves a four-year term which begins on

neg: Ferdinand Mercado Ferdinand Mercado Ferdinand Mercado-Ramos is a former Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of State under Governor Sila Calderón from 2001 until 2004. His government service ended after Gov. Calderón appointed him as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and his nomination was later withdrawn when it became apparent that he would not be confirmed by the Senate of Puerto Rico. Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Puerto Rico, 1978. Juris Doctor, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law, 1981. Postgraduate, Complutense University of Madrid. Mercado is one of the few Puerto Ricans who have

neg: Puerto Rico Department of Justice as well as specialized divisions to handle antitrust cases, general civil cases, public integrity (corruption) and federal litigation, among others. The Department's head, the Attorney General, is appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico, and serves at his pleasure, after receiving the consent of the Senate of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico's Solicitor General, which handles appellate work, is also appointed by the Governor and subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Formers secretaries include: Puerto Rico Department of Justice The Department of Justice of Puerto Rico (DOJ) —— is the executive department of the government of Puerto Rico

neg: 2008 Puerto Rican general election 2008 Puerto Rican general election The Puerto Rico general election of 2008 were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 to elect the officials of the Puerto Rican government that would serve for the next four years, most notably the Governor of Puerto Rico. The election was won by incumbent Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico Luis Fortuño (from the New Progressive Party), who defeated the incumbent Governor, Aníbal Acevedo Vilá (from the Popular Democratic Party). Fortuño received 1,025,965 votes, and Acevedo Vilá 801,071. Also, most of the other positions were won by the candidates of the PNP, who ended up with

neg: Executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico Constitution of Puerto Rico vests the executive power on the Governor. The Governor has a duty to enforce state laws, to convene the Legislative Assembly, the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Legislative Assembly, to appoint government officers, to appoint Justices, and to grant pardons. Puerto Rico does not have a post for lieutenant governor but the Secretary of State performs an equivalent role. Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico establishes that the Secretary of State should serve as acting governor when the Governor is unable to perform his duties. The Constitution and Puerto

neg: Government of Puerto Rico to act as Acting Governor, should the governor be absent from Puerto Rico, become temporarily disabled or unable to discharge his/her duties, and as Governor for the remainder of the term should a permanent vacancy occur. Puerto Rico does not have a post for lieutenant governor but the Chief of Staff performs a similar role as the officer charged with managing and overseeing all executive agencies. The Chief of Staff, however, is not empowered to act as acting governor—the Constitution of Puerto Rico and Puerto Rican law establishes a governmental line of succession starting with the Secretary of State. Article

neg: Puerto Rico Tourism Company Puerto Rico Tourism Company The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (, or simply Turismo) is the government-owned corporation in charge of tourism matters and regulations in Puerto Rico. The company was created during Governor Luis A. Ferré's administration (1969-1973) to coordinate the marketing and growth of Puerto Rico's tourism sector. It is governed by a board of directors and an executive director appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico with the advice and consent of the Senate of Puerto Rico. Over the years, it has taken over several tourism-related government functions, such as the regulation and supervision of hotel casinos and

neg: Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association founding member Pedro Pierluisi were elected Governor and Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, respectively. On November 11, 2008, Governor-elect Fortuño appointed former PRSSA president Kenneth McClintock as Secretary of State of his upcoming administration. On January 2, 2009, Fortuño was sworn in as the ninth elected Governor of Puerto Rico and McClintock was sworn in as the 22nd Secretary of State of Puerto Rico. Following the election, the PRSSA began lobbying Congress for a self-determination referendum for Puerto Rico. The PRSSA then held a reception on January 19, 2009, with Puerto Rico State Secretary Kenneth McClintock and Puerto Rico Senate

neg: Francisco Rebollo López Francisco Rebollo López Francisco Rebollo López (born August 5, 1938, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican jurist, who served as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico from 1982 until his mandatory retirement in 2008. Rebollo received his law degree from the University of Puerto Rico in 1963. He went to serve in various courts of Puerto Rico until Governor Carlos Romero Barceló appointed him to the Supreme Court. He took the oath of office in July 1982 after ratification by the Senate of Puerto Rico. In the court, Justice Rebollo has taken a

neg: Carlos S. Quirós recruited into Federal Government office and spent some time managing a federal agency in Washington, DC. During his time in Washington, he has a member of the Third Thursday Lunch Club ("Jueveros"), an informal social club of Puerto Ricans who live in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Carlos S. Quirós Carlos S. Quirós born in 1932 in Yauco, Puerto Rico is a former Puerto Rico government official who served as Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico for several days in 1977, after Mayor Carlos Romero Barceló was sworn in as Governor of Puerto Rico on January 2 and until

neg: Recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico by Governor Juan de Haro the Palacio del Buen Retiro "Kingdoms Room" depicting the recovery of the island of Puerto Rico. In 1625, Dutch admiral Boudewijn Hendricksz, with 17 vessels attacked and occupied San Juan de Puerto Rico and besieged San Felipe fortress, where governor Juan de Haro had sought protection. After 28 days of siege, militiaman Juan de Amézqueta lifted the siege. Recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico by Governor Juan de Haro Recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico by Governor Juan de Haro (Spanish: La recuperación de la isla de Puerto Rico por el gobernador de la isla, Juan de Haro)

neg: Puerto Rico Commissioner of Safety and Public Protection powers so that he, rather than the Governor, could implement, manage, coordinate, and oversee all public policy related to public safety in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Commissioner of Safety and Public Protection The Puerto Rico Commissioner of Safety and Public Protection () is the Cabinet-level officer of the executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico that leads the Commission on Safety and Public Protection and, as such, coordinates, manages, and oversees all the public safety agencies and related private organizations in Puerto Rico. The Commissioner is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent from the Sentate and

neg: Puerto Rico Adjutant General of a National Guard. Esteves and various officers took up the matter with then U.S. appointed governor of Puerto Rico Arthur Yager after the war. Esteves' efforts were successful and with the approval of the Governor and the Insular Legislature, the Puerto Rican National Guard was organized in 1919. In 1919, Governor Yager named Major John A. Wilson (U.S. Army) the first Adjutant of Puerto Rico. The Adjutant is a military rank or appointment. The position did not require that Wilson hold the rank of general. The appointment of the Adjutant of Puerto Rico was the responsibility of the Governor.

neg: Secretary of State of Puerto Rico Secretary of State of Puerto Rico The Secretary of State of Puerto Rico () leads all efforts that promote the cultural, political, and economical relations between Puerto Rico and foreign countries, and other jurisdictions of the United States. The post was created by Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico which merely establishes that the secretary serves as acting governor when the governor is unable to perform his duties—a post similar to that of a lieutenant governor in U.S. politics. In recent times, however, the post has evolved into one similar to that of a foreign minister. Today, the

neg: Marisara Pont Marchese by Governor Acevedo-Vilá. However, after winning Senate confirmation under the presidency of Kenneth McClintock, who would subsequently serve as the 22nd Secretary of State of Puerto Rico, her nomination was rejected by the House in May of that year. Under the Constitution of Puerto Rico, the Secretary of State is the only Cabinet member requiring confirmation by both houses of the Legislature, by virtue of the fact that the Secretary exercises the role of lieutenant governor. Marisara Pont Marchese Marisara Pont Marchese served as the 20th Secretary of State of Puerto Rico, as well as Acting Governor in the absence

neg: Puerto Rico National Guard Puerto Rico National Guard may be called into federal service in response to a call by the President of the United States or Congress, usually at the request of the governor of Puerto Rico. When under state/territory control, the governor serves as commander-in-chief. When troops from the Puerto Rico National Guard are called to federal service, the President serves as commander-in-chief. The federal mission assigned to the different National Guards is: "To provide properly trained and equipped units for prompt mobilization for war, national emergency or as otherwise needed." The governor of Puerto Rico may call individuals or units of

neg: Puerto Rico the judicial branch are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Puerto Rico is represented in the United States Congress by a nonvoting delegate, the Resident Commissioner, currently Jenniffer González. Current congressional rules have removed the Commissioner's power to vote in the Committee of the Whole, but the Commissioner can vote in committee. Puerto Rican elections are governed by the Federal Election Commission and the State Elections Commission of Puerto Rico. While residing in Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections, but they can vote in primaries. Puerto Ricans who become residents

neg: Governor of Puerto Rico ranking Cabinet member in the line of succession, becomes acting governor until the governor's return. In decades past, when off-island gubernatorial travel was infrequent, the powers of the governorship rarely devolved upon the Secretary of State or other Cabinet officers. More accessible travel have turned the acting governorship a much more common occurrence. During recent times, not only Secretary of State frequently served as acting governor, but the Secretary of Justice, and Secretary of Treasury as well. Governor of Puerto Rico The Governor of Puerto Rico () is the head of government of Puerto Rico and, by its nature, constitutes

neg: Guillermo Irizarry Guillermo Irizarry Guillermo Irizarry-Rubio (April 12, 1916 – November 21, 2017) was a Puerto Rican politician who served as the Secretary of State of Puerto Rico. Appointed by Governor Roberto Sánchez Vilella, he served from 1966 to January 2, 1969, when he was responsible and led the first transition team under the Puerto Rican Constitution to the opposing political party. Prior to serving as Secretary of State, which includes the role of Lieutenant Governor of Puerto Rico, Irizarry served as head of Puerto Rico's Bureau of the Budget. Guillermo Irizarry Rubio was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico on April 12,

neg: Victoria Muñoz Mendoza Victoria Muñoz Mendoza Victoria "Melo" Muñoz Mendoza (born December 24, 1940) is a former politician from Puerto Rico. She is the daughter of the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico, Luis Muñoz Marín, founder of the Popular Democratic Party and his second wife, Inés Mendoza. Muñoz Mendoza was the first woman in Puerto Rican history to seek the office of Governor of Puerto Rico. Muñoz attended University High School in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. She went to the University of Puerto Rico, where she received a degree in Literature in 1962. Muñoz Mendoza first went into active in politics

neg: Extradition Clause married couple near Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The husband survived but the wife, who was eight months pregnant, did not. Following the incident, Calder was charged with murder and let out on bail. While on bail, Ronald Calder fled to his home-state of Iowa. In May 1981, the Governor of Puerto Rico submitted a request to the Governor of Iowa for extradition of Ronald Calder to face murder charges. The Governor of Iowa refused the request, and the Governor of Puerto Rico filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the United States District Court for the Southern District of

neg: Puerto Rico government transition process Transition. The law also empowered the governor-elect to file a "mandamus" in the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico shall the incumbent government refuse to comply with the law. Puerto Rico government transition process The Puerto Rico government transition process is the process followed by the executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico when it must transition from one governor to another. The process is handled by two committees: Puerto Rican law establishes that the committees meet in public hearing whenever in session except when discussing confidential information. The 2012 transition process is currently ongoing and the committees are in

neg: Puerto Rico Secretariat of Governance departments of the government of Puerto Rico and almost all executive offices created either through an executive order or by law. The Office of Management and Budget and the Planning Board are the only executives offices not ascribed to the Chief of Staff —both report directly to the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico. The agencies overseen by the Chief of Staff include the following: Puerto Rico Secretariat of Governance The Office of the Chief of Staff of the Governor of Puerto Rico (Spanish: "Secretaría de la Gobernación de Puerto Rico") is the umbrella organization and government agency of

neg: 2012 Puerto Rico government transition process 2012 Puerto Rico government transition process The 2012 Puerto Rico government transition process is the ongoing process in Puerto Rico regarding the government transition between the outgoing governorship of incumbent Governor Luis Fortuño and the incoming governorship of Alejandro García Padilla, governor-elect. The process is mandated and regulated by Law No. 197 of 2002 and started on November 13, 2012, three working days after the Puerto Rican general election of 2012 as the law requires, once García Padilla was preliminarily certified as Governor-elect by the State Elections Commission. As expected, the process has unveiled discrepancies between what the incumbent administration

neg: Military history of Puerto Rico Bolívar and who were against Spanish colonial rule in Puerto Rico. Unknown to Mercedes Barbudo, the Spanish authorities in Puerto Rico under Governor Miguel de la Torre, were suspicious of the correspondence between her and the rebel factions of Venezuela. Secret agents of the Spanish Government had retained some of her mail and delivered it to Governor de la Torre. He ordered an investigation and had her mail confiscated. The Government believed that the correspondence served as propaganda of the Bolivian ideals and that it would also serve to motivate Puerto Ricans to seek their independence. Governor Miguel de la

neg: Article Four of the Constitution of Puerto Rico was created by extraconstitutional law. The article also established the first steps towards the Puerto Rico governmental line of succession, establishing the Secretary of State as first in line of succession. Article Four of the Constitution of Puerto Rico Article Four of the Constitution of Puerto Rico describes the powers, structure, functions, responsibilities, and legal scope of the Governor of Puerto Rico, the executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico. The article establishes the term length of the governor and the requirements to hold such post, as well as establishing the governor as commander-in-chief of the militia, namely the

neg: Puerto Rico to Puerto Rico from Africa. Puerto Rico has been commemorated on four U.S. postal stamps and four personalities have been featured. Insular Territories were commemorated in 1937, the third stamp honored Puerto Rico featuring 'La Fortaleza', the Spanish Governor's Palace. The first free election for governor of the U.S. colony of Puerto Rico was honored on April 27, 1949, at San Juan, Puerto Rico. 'Inauguration' on the 3-cent stamp refers to the election of Luis Munoz Marin, the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico. San Juan, Puerto Rico was commemorated with an 8-cent stamp on its 450th anniversary issued

neg: Popular Democratic Party (Puerto Rico) majority in the delegation convened to draft the Constitution of Puerto Rico. Once the constitution was ratified, the document was proclaimed by the party's leader and co-founder, Luis Muñoz Marín—who, in doing so, became the first Puerto Rican governor elected by the people of Puerto Rico. The party ruled all branches of the Puerto Rican government afterward for 36 of the past 67 years, while establishing many of the institutions that permeate Puerto Rican society today. Today, the party is one of the two major parties in Puerto Rico with significant political strength. In the executive branch, the party's last

neg: Puerto Rico Army National Guard Puerto Rico Army National Guard The Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) — officially designated in Spanish as "Guardia Nacional Terrestre de Puerto Rico", but colloquially known as "Ejército de la Guardia Nacional de Puerto Rico" — is the Army National Guard of Puerto Rico which, together with the Puerto Rico Air National Guard, comprises the Puerto Rico National Guard. PRARNG is the ground-component of the Puerto Rico National Guard under control of the governor of Puerto Rico, currently Ricardo Roselló, that performs missions equivalent to those of the Army National Guards of the different states of the United States,

neg: Kenneth McClintock 12, 2009. On September 11, 2008, McClintock presided over the first joint meeting of the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly outside the Capitol ever, held at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to commemorate the 7th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States and present the Military Medal of the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly to those residents of Puerto Rico who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Over 1,000 of the 9,000 eligible were present for the ceremony, accompanied by over 1,500 family members. Puerto Rico Independence Party legislators boycotted the event. On November 7, 2008,

neg: Government of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is the President of the United States. Structurally, the government is composed of three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial branch. The executive branch is headed by the governor, currently Ricky Rosselló, who is also the head of government. The legislative branch consists of a bicameral legislature, namely the Legislative Assembly, composed by the Senate as its upper house and by the House of Representatives as its lower house. The governor and legislators are elected by popular vote every four years. The judicial branch is headed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, currently

neg: Puerto Rico Department of State Puerto Rico Department of State The Department of State of Puerto Rico (Spanish: "Departamento de Estado de Puerto Rico") is responsible of promoting the cultural, political, and economical relations between Puerto Rico and foreign countries, and other jurisdictions of the United States. It also carries out other administrative functions such as: The Department also keeps record of government appointments made by the Governor, promulgates the proclamations issued by it or by the Secretary of State, and provides assistance to people who visit the island with educational or research purposes through the Bureau for Cultural Exchange and Technical Cooperation of the

neg: Raúl Gándara Cartagena Raúl Gándara Cartagena Raúl Gándara Cartagena (1895–1989) was fire chief in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and the first and longest-serving Commonwealth of Puerto Rico fire chief. He served from 1942 to 1972. In 1930, Raúl Gándara Cartagena entered the Ponce Fire Department as Commander. In 1942, the Puerto Rico Legislature created the "Servicio de Bomberos de Puerto Rico" (Puerto Rico Fire Service), and the governor of the island at the time, Rexford Guy Towell, selected Raúl Gándara—who at the moment was Captain of the Ponce Fire Corps—to become Puerto Rico's first state fire chief. Gandara was Puerto Rico state chief for

neg: Inauguration of Alejandro García Padilla Inauguration of Alejandro García Padilla The inauguration of Alejandro García Padilla as the 11th Governor of Puerto Rico took place on Wednesday, January 3, 2013 at the Puerto Rico Capitol. The inauguration marked the commencement of the four-year term of Alejandro García Padilla as Governor of Puerto Rico. Chief Justice Federico Hernández Denton administered the oath of office while Kenneth McClintock, outgoing Secretary of State, opened the ceremony until transferring his duties and responsibilities to David Bernier, incoming Secretary of State, who served as the master of ceremonies. It was the first time in the history of Puerto Rico that

neg: Military history of Puerto Rico multinational army also provided the Continental Army with guns, cloth, gunpowder and medicine shipped from Cuba up the Mississippi River. General Ramón de Castro, who was Galvez's Aide-de-camp in the Mobile and Pensacola campaigns, became the appointed governor of Puerto Rico in 1795. On February 17, 1797, the governor of Puerto Rico Brigadier General Ramón de Castro, received news that Great Britain had invaded the island of Trinidad. Believing that Puerto Rico would be the next British objective he decided to put the local militia on alert and to prepare the island's forts against any military action. On April 17,

neg: Puerto Rico Adjutant General Puerto Rico Adjutant General The Puerto Rico Adjutant General () is the Commander of the Puerto Rico National Guard. As the Adjutant General he is also the Senior Military Advisor to the Governor of Puerto Rico and oversees both State and Federal Missions of the Puerto Rico National Guard. He provides leadership and management in the implementation of all programs and policies affecting more than 10,500 citizen-soldiers and airmen, and civilian employees of the three components of the PR National Guard: Puerto Rico Army National Guard, Puerto Rico Air National Guard and Puerto Rico State Guard. It is the responsibility

neg: Government of Puerto Rico the governor is La Fortaleza, the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere. The Governor has the authority to nominate agency heads, trial and appellate judges, as well as Supreme Court justices and directors of public corporations, although these must be confirmed by the Senate and, in a handful of cases, the House, as well.. Similar to a U.S. State, the Governor has authority over the Puerto Rico National Guard. Although Puerto Rico does not have the position of Lieutenant Governor, sections 7 and 8 of the Constitution empower the Secretary of the Puerto Rico State Department

neg: History of women in Puerto Rico of their new homeland. Their influence in Puerto Rico is very much present and in evidence in the island's cuisine, literature and arts. A good example of their contributions to the culture of Puerto Rico is Edna Coll, a Puerto Rican of Irish descent. She was an educator, author and one of the founders of the Academy of Fine Arts in Puerto Rico. The cultural customs and traditions of the women who immigrated to Puerto Rico from non-Hispanic nations blended in with those of the Taino, Spanish and African to become what is now the culture, customs and traditions of

neg: Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget The Office of Management and Budget of Puerto Rico —Spanish: "Oficina de Gerencia y Presupuesto de Puerto Rico" (OGP)— is a Cabinet-level office, and the largest office within the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico. The main job of the office is to help the governor prepare the budget. The office also measures the effectiveness of agency programs, policies, and procedures and see if they comply with the governor's policies. Its current Director is Jose I. Marrero Rosado. OGP was created by virtue of Act 147 of 1980. The Office was formerly

neg: Puerto Rico Ombudsman Puerto Rico Ombudsman The Puerto Rico Ombudsman is a government position created by statute in 1977 during the administration of Governor Carlos Romero Barceló to provide citizens with an office that could receive and investigate complaints regarding the proper functioning of government agencies and the level of service to the public. The Ombudsman is appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico to a ten-year term and requires the advice and consent of both the Senate and the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico. The Ombudsman's salary is equal to that of a Court of Appeals judge, currently $105,000 per year.

neg: Angel González Román University of Puerto Rico and imparted courses in labor law and collective bargaining. In 2010, he was the editor of a book that contains excerpts of 61 of retired Puerto Rico Supreme Court Associate Justice Baltasar Corrada del Rio opinions on the Court. He is the author of several law review and law journal articles. Angel González Román Angel González-Román born in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rican jurist who served as Dean of the Pontifical Catholic University School of Law in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Dean González-Román was appointed by Governor Rafael Hernández Colón, first as a Superior

neg: Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce Governor in 2008. Among the agencies under its jurisdiction is the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO), the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company and several smaller agencies dealing with cooperatives and horse-racing. Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce The Department of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico (Spanish: "Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio de Puerto Rico") is the executive department of the government of Puerto Rico responsible for the economic development of Puerto Rico and all its commerce related matters. The Department of Economic Development and Commerce was created by

neg: Alexandra Lúgaro Alexandra Lúgaro Alexandra Lúgaro (born June 10, 1981) is a Puerto Rican attorney, businesswoman, and politician who was an official candidate for Governor of Puerto Rico during the 2016 elections. She announced her candidacy on March 17, 2016. Lúgaro obtained a total of 175,831 votes (11.13%). Lúgaro was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She attended the High School of the University of Puerto Rico, graduating at the age of 15. At that age, she was admitted at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus where she received a bachelor's degree in business administration, with minors in finance, marketing,