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How and when did Luis Fortuno become governor of Puerto Rico?
Luis Fortuno was elected by the Puerto Rican people in the November general elections of Puerto Rico in 2008. Luis Fortuno became governor of the island on January 2, 2009.
Why is Luis Muñoz Marín an important figure in Puerto Rico?
Because he was the one who created our current political status and because he became the first Puerto Rican governor elected by Puerto Ricans.
On Columbus' 2nd trip who was governor of Puerto Rico?
There was no Governor. Columbus discovered what would later become Puerto Rico during his second voyage to the New World in 1493. The Conquistador Ponce de Leon was a passenger on that trip and would became the First Governor of that island in 1509.
Who was on Columbus's 2nd trip was governor of Puerto Rico?
There was no Governor. Columbus discovered what would later become Puerto Rico during his second voyage to the New World in 1493. The Conquistador Ponce de Leon was a passenger on that trip and would became the First Governor of that island in 1509.
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.
Was Puerto Rico a democracy?
No, it was once a Spanish Colony under a Royal Governor and became a US Territory which is modeled after a republic and not a democracy.
Who once owned Puerto Rico?
Spain used to own the island until there came a war named the "Hispanic-Cubanic-American War" (in Spanish "La guerra hispano cubano americana"). Cuba became free and Puerto Rico became a province of the US.
What country colonized Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico was colonized by Spain from 1508 to 1898, where Juan Ponce de Leon became its first Governor General. It was later ceded by Spain to the United States after the Treaty of Paris.
What year did juan ponce de leon explore puerto rico?
It is generally given as 1508, but some historians say he made a secret trip there in 1506. He became Governor of Puerto Rico in 1509.
Was West Side Story originally about Jews and Catholics in New York before it changed to Anglos and Puerto Ricans?
yes but while writing it hispanic and american gangs became more of a hot topic
How did the Governor became Governor?
He was voted for it.
When did Juan ponce de leon become govenor?
Juan Ponce de Leon was appointed the governor of Puerto Rico in 1509. He left this position in 1511 due to political reasons. Leon was also the same person who conquered Peurto Rico and established a Spanish colony there before he became governor.
