Pedro Pierluisi is appointed governor of the Supreme Court

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

The event was scheduled for 8:00 and was led by President 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.

“She is OK. I have already entrusted myself to the Lord. And again very eager to get to work. Now the beginning of this new administration is formalized and, as soon as I give my message, which is a message that I hope will motivate our people to unite in these four years and make a difference, I go to Fortaleza to work and give executive orders why not waste time, “he said when he arrived at the Alto Foro with his family.

You can see the moment here:

At 10:30, the chief executive will attend an official inauguration in front of the Chapter.

The event in front of the House of Laws will be attended by 400 people. The conglomeration in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic has been criticized by doctors and health professionals. However, the CEO’s team indicated that it complies with the health protocols of the Department of Health.

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

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    The Rosselló Nevares family, including his wife, Beatriz, and former governor Pedro Rosselló González, were also present at the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony.

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    The audience 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 on one of the balconies in La Fortaleza.

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    Singer Marc Anthony with his then-wife, singer and actress Jennifer López, who attended the Fortuño Burset swearing-in ceremony.

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

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    As in previous ceremonies, the presence of supporters of the new progressive party was massive. (Carlos Giusti)

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

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    Fortuño Burset greets the audience as they head towards La Fortaleza. (Carlos Giusti)

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

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    Acevedo Vilá became the ninth governor under the ELA Constitution.

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    Acevedo Vilá is congratulated by the legislator Eduardo Bhatia.

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

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  • 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)

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

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

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    Sila María Calderón Serra greets the audience who are waiting to hear her first words after being appointed governor. (J. ISMAEL FENANDEZ REYES)

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

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

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