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There was a time when the U.S. President appointed the Governors of U.S. territories, but today, just as in every U.S. state, the people of every organized U.S. territory and of American Samoa elect their own Governors.
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Is ezzy the president of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico does not have a president, it has a governor.
Who is the president of Puerto Rico in 2010?
Puerto Rico doesn't vote for President. Puerto Rico's president is the same as the US.Added: Puerto Rico has a Governor .In 1946, President Harry Truman appointed Jesus T. Piñero to the governor's seat. This marked the first time in history that a native Puerto Rican held the highest office on the island. However, Piñero remained in office only until 1948, when Puerto Ricans were allowed to choose their governor for the first time.First Democratically Elected GovernorIn 1948, Luis Muñoz Marín was elected Governor of Puerto Rico. On July 25, 1952, the Constitution of Puerto Rico was approved by the United States Congress. In 1948, Luis Muñoz Marín was elected Governor of Puerto Rico. On July 25, 1952, the Constitution of Puerto Rico was approved by the United States Congress.(Wikpedia)Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico have governors, just like Texas, Florida or any other state. The governor for 2004 was Anibal Acevedo Vila, democrat, Democratic Party of Puerto Rico.
Does Puerto Rico have a President?
It does not have a Prime Minister but is led by Governor Luis Fortuno.As a US Territory, matters of State are handled by the State Department. The internal affairs are taken care of by the Governor.
Whose the president in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States. The highest executive office on the island is the governor.
What is Puerto Rico's president?
Puerto Rico does not have a president except the President of the United States who is the head of government since it's a USA territory. It has a governor who runs the show.
What is the presidents name of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States. So the U.S. President Barack Obama is its chief of state. However, Puerto Rico's government is headed by its appointed governor who is Alejandro Garcia Padilla. There is no office or position called "President of Puerto Rico."
What is Luis fortuno's role?
Luis Fortuno is the head of the Puerto Rican government (Governor of Puerto Rico). He is also the president of the New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico.
Who is Puerto Rico president in 50yrs ago?
John F. Kennedy was the President of the US 50 years ago. Puerto Rico has been a part of the US since 1898. The Governor of Puerto Rico in 1961 was Luis Muñoz Marín
Who is the head of government for Puerto Rico?
Luis Fortuno is the Governor and Barack Obama is the President.
Governor of Puerto Rico in 2010?
The current governor of Puerto Rico is Mr. Luis Fortuño (Republican).
Who is the present prime minister of puerto rico?
Puerto Rico does not have a prime minister. The governor is the head of the government in Puerto Rico. Alejandro García Padilla is the current governor.
Name the current Governor of Puerto Rico?
Luis Fortuño is the current governor of Puerto Rico.
