Pedro Pierluisi is sworn in as governor at the Supreme Court

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Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia was sworn in as governor of Puerto Rico today, Saturday, from the seat of the Supreme Court in an act that was not open to the public but formalizes his entry into the executive branch.

The activity was scheduled for 8:00 am and was led by the presiding judge Maite Oronoz Rodríguez. The new president posted the last part of his oath on his Twitter account. The video shows his sister, Caridad Pierluisi, accompanying him.

“Excited though. I’ve already committed myself to the Lord. And very eager to get back to work. Now that the beginnings of this new government have been formalized and as soon as I deliver my message, a message I hope will our people motivated to unite these four years and make a difference, I am going to Fortaleza to work and issue executive orders, why not there is time to lose, ”he said when he arrived with his family in the Alto Foro.

You can watch the moment here:

At 10:30 a.m., the CEO will attend a formal inauguration for the Capitol.

The event for the House of Laws will be attended by 400 people. The conglomerate in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has been criticized by doctors and health professionals. However, the CEO’s team said it followed the Department of Health’s health protocols.

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    However, Vázquez Garced changed his mind after the Supreme Court ruled that Pedro Pierluisi’s appointment and sworn in as governor were unconstitutional.

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    Vázquez Garced was accompanied by her husband, Jorge Reverón, and their daughter Beatriz.

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    Former Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi was sworn in as governor following the resignation of Rosselló Nevares on August 2, 2019, but following a Senate dispute, the Supreme Court ruled that his appointment was unconstitutional and that he could not hold office. (Supplied)

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    Ricardo Rosselló Nevares was sworn in as Governor Number 12 under the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on January 2, 2017. The President of the Supreme Court, Maite Oronoz Rodríguez, was in charge of the swearing-in.

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    Rosselló Nevares’ family, including his wife Beatriz and former Governor Pedro Rosselló González, also attended the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony.

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    Thousands of people accompanied Rosselló Nevares on his walk from the Capitol to La Fortaleza.

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    However, Rosselló Nevares did not end his four years in the governorship as the Telegram chat scandal sparked protests that forced him to step down from office on June 24, 2019.

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    García Padilla defeated Fortuño in an exciting match.

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    Thousands of people came to the Capitol to witness García Padilla’s swearing-in.

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    The audience also accompanied him and his wife, Wilma Pastrana, on the traditional journey from the Capitol to La Fortaleza.

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    García Padilla thanks the people from one of the balconies of La Fortaleza.

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    The next day, the symphony orchestra held a concert in honor of García Padilla.

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    Luis Fortuño Burset became the 10th Governor under the Commonwealth Constitution after being sworn in on January 2, 2009. (Jose R. Madera)

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    Fortuño Burset is congratulated by former governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá.

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    The singer Marc Anthony with his then wife, the singer and actress Jennifer López, who attended the inauguration of Fortuño Burset.

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    Marc Anthony and Jennifer López were two of the most recognized figures to attend the ceremony. (Jose R. Madera)

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    As with previous ceremonies, the turnout of supporters of the New Progressive Party was enormous. (Carlos Giusti)

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    Governor Fortuño descends the steps of the Capitol with his wife and family to begin the walk to La Fortaleza.

  • Fortuño Burset greets the audience as he heads towards La Fortaleza.

    Fortuño Burset greets the audience as he heads towards La Fortaleza. (Carlos Giusti)

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    Aníbal Acevedo Vilá, winner of the 2004 election, was sworn in before the Capitol on January 2, 2005.

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    Former governor Sila María Calderón greets Acevedo Vilá before the swearing-in.

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    Acevedo Vilá became the ninth governor under the ELA constitution.

  • Acevedo Vilá is congratulated by lawmaker Eduardo Bhatia.

    Acevedo Vilá is congratulated by lawmaker Eduardo Bhatia.

  • The ceremony was attended by a large crowd of people who voted for Acevedo Vilá and the Popular Democratic Party.

    The ceremony was attended by a large crowd of people who voted for Acevedo Vilá and the Popular Democratic Party. (J. ISMAEL FENANDEZ REYES)

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    On January 2, 200, Sila María Calderón Serra became the first woman to be elected governor of Puerto Rico. (J. ISMAEL FENANDEZ REYES)

  • Calderón Serra was accompanied by family members and her daughter Sila María González Calderón.

    Calderón Serra was accompanied by family members and her daughter Sila María González Calderón. (xavier j. araujo)

  • The governor is congratulated by her family after completing the swearing-in.

    The governor is congratulated by her family after the swearing-in. (J. ISMAEL FENANDEZ REYES)

  • The historic moment was witnessed live by thousands of people who came to the Capitol to take part in the swearing-in.

    The historic moment was witnessed live by thousands of people who came to the Capitol to take part in the swearing-in. (xavier j. araujo)

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    Sila María Calderón Serra greets the audience waiting for her first words after being sworn in as governor. (J. ISMAEL FENANDEZ REYES)

  • Calderón Serra greets the audience from one of La Fortaleza's balconies.

    Calderón Serra greets the audience from one of La Fortaleza’s balconies. (VANESSA SERRA)

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