Jenniffer González Sworn In as New Governor of Puerto Rico Amid Power Crisis

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Jenniffer González Sworn In as New Governor of Puerto Rico Amid Power Crisis

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Jenniffer González Sworn In as New Governor of Puerto Rico Amid Power Crisis

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Jenniffer González Colón was sworn in as the new governor of Puerto Rico amid public discontent stemming from a recent major blackout.
With over 1.3 million customers affected by the blackout, González pledged to stabilize the crumbling power grid of the island.
A protester interrupted her inauguration Mass, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by many Puerto Ricans without power.
González plans to appoint an energy “czar” to investigate the current power operator, Luma Energy, and improve service for citizens.
Inheriting a fragile economy, she aims to address various challenges, including public debt reform, crime reduction, and healthcare improvements.

González's inauguration comes after a series of power outages that left over 600,000 residents temporarily without electricity, as crews work to stabilize the system following the blackout. The governor emphasized the urgent need for energy reforms, stating, “The stability of the system is fragile,” as reported by Associated Press and further elaborated in the Los Angeles Times.