House confirms Rosachely Rivera Santana as secretary of state

Spokespersons for the legislative delegations stated that after evaluating her file and meeting with Rosachely Rivera Santana, they found no impediments to her confirmation.

By THE STAR STAFF

The island House of Representatives confirmed Rosachely Rivera Santana, the mayor of Gurabo, as secretary of state on Monday, with a unanimous vote from all delegations.

Government Committee Chairman Víctor Parés Otero said Rivera Santana submitted all the required documentation and reiterated that she will not hold both positions simultaneously.

The official appeared before the Government Committee on Friday, where she requested that the vote be held on Monday, the last day of the regular session, in order to complete the transition process in the Gurabo municipal council.

Spokespersons for the legislative delegations stated that after evaluating her file and meeting with the nominee, they found no impediments to her confirmation. Some highlighted her openness to dialogue and willingness to improve communication between the central government and the representative districts.

Rivera Santana is assuming the second-highest position within the constitutional cabinet at a time when the executive administration was seeking to complete the permanent appointment for the State Department.