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The Puerto Rico Senate filed a lawsuit in the Puerto Rico Supreme Court on Monday to remove acting Governor Pedro Pierluisi. Former Governor Ricardo Rossello stepped down on Friday amidst a corruption scandal. Pierluisi was named Secretary of State, next in line to be governor. He was confirmed by the Puerto Rico House of Representatives [...]