Pedro Pierluisi

Pedro R. Pierluisi is the current Governor of Puerto Rico, having assumed office on January 2, 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and previously served as the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017. Pierluisi has focused on issues such as economic development, education reform, and the recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria. His leadership has been marked by efforts to address Puerto Rico's fiscal challenges and promote its political status. Pierluisi has also been an advocate for statehood for Puerto Rico, emphasizing the need for equal treatment of Puerto Ricans under U.S. law.