Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Governor under investigation may influence Puerto Rico's status

Puerto Rican Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila (image) admitted yesterday that he is under investigation by a U.S. grand jury. Despite repeatedly denying the allegations, Acevedo’s campaign finances are being looked into, and if the inquiry takes a long time then his possible reelection bid could be sunk.

Yet more importantly, it could bring in a governor that would try to push away from commonwealth status. Opposition politicos on the island would surely love for that to occur aside from campaigning for a referendum on Puerto Rico’s political status.

Stay tuned.

Sources- CBS News, The Latin Americanist

Image- BBC News


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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:38 PM

    Even if the next governor is from the same party, it could still result in pushing away commonwealth. Caguas mayor, Willie Miranda, favors free associated republic and he said today that if the current governor cannot run or decides not to run, then he would jump right in and face whoever in primaries.

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  2. Erwin C.1:44 PM

    Good point. Thanks!

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