CNN: Puerto Rico's Supreme Court overturns Pedro Pierluisi as new governor
Puerto Rico's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the oath given to former Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's handpicked successor was unconstitutional, clearing the way for Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez Garced to become governor and prolonging the US territory's political crisis.
The unanimous decision said last week's swearing in of attorney Pedro Pierluisi was unconstitutional because he had not been confirmed as secretary of state by both chambers of the legislature.
The court said the ruling will take effect at 5 p.m. to ensure an orderly succession.
Pierluisi was expected to replace the disgraced Rosselló, who stepped down as governor following weeks of protests. Rosselló named him Puerto Rico's secretary of state, placing him next in line to become governor.
But a legal challenge by Senate president Thomas Rivera Schatz, a Rosselló rival who himself has sights on the governorship, had asked island's highest court to intervene.
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More News On Puerto Rico's Political Crisis
Puerto Rico thrown into turmoil as supreme court ousts new governor -- The Guardian/AP
Per Puerto Rico's Supreme Court, Pedro Pierluisi is out, Wanda Vázquez will become new governor -- NBC
Puerto Rico's top court invalidates governor's appointment -- The Hill
Puerto Rico's Supreme Court Rules Pierluisi Unconstitutionally Sworn In As Governor -- NPR
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