Governor’s legal fight fuels the turmoil in Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico Gov. Aníbal Acevedo Vilá tried to make his stroll through Old San Juan for an afternoon cup of coffee look casual, but the reporters and photographers following him gave it away: The U.S. commonwealth is in a political tailspin.
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A recent 27-count indictment of Acevedo and 12 allies capped three years of political turmoil, further dividing an already fractious political scene. It put the last year of Acevedo’s term in doubt, and raised questions about whether the superdelegate at the Democratic National Convention — who is a Barack Obama supporter — can be a viable candidate in November’s race for governor.
For now, the leadership of Acevedo’s Popular Democratic Party is standing behind him — and even announced a legal defense fund they hope will reach $2 million. Already, some are griping that Acevedo can’t possibly win the election. And although he said he would return to work as governor and candidate, Acevedo also suggested he would do whatever it takes for his party to win — including step aside.
For now he is back at work, announcing new infrastructure projects and meeting with the chief of police.
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