Wanda Vázquez: Puerto Rico swears in new governor after ousting predecessor

Puerto Rico's supreme court overturned the swearing-in of Pedro Pierluisi, who was appointed by disgraced Ricardo Rossello

Puerto Rico's supreme court on Wednesday overturned the swearing-in of Pedro Pierluisi as the island's governor less than a week ago, clearing the way for the justice secretary, Wanda Vizquez, to take up the post after weeks of turmoil.

Vizquez took the oath of office in the early evening at the supreme court before leaving without making any public comment. She became just the second woman to hold the office.