Para ordenar al Superintendente de la Policía de Puerto Rico, Joseph González Falcón, realice todas las gestiones necesarias y pertinentes a los fines de que se reviertan los beneficios de seguridad y protección provistos a la exgobernadora del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, Wanda Vázquez Garced, por razón de su admisión de culpabilidad ante el Tribunal Federal de Distrito en cuanto a violaciones de la Ley Federal de Campañas Electorales; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Summary of RCC 188: Reversal of Security Benefits for Former Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced OverviewBill Number: RCC 188 Title: To order the Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Polic

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Overview

Bill Number: RCC 188
Title: To order the Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police, Joseph González Falcón, to take all necessary and pertinent steps to revert the security and protection benefits provided to the former Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Wanda Vázquez Garced, due to her admission of guilt before the Federal District Court regarding violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act; and for other related purposes.
Status: Public Hearing: Hearing Room #1
Introduced: August 28, 2025
Classification: resolution

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this resolution is to direct the Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police to take all necessary actions to revoke the security and protection benefits that were previously provided to former Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced. This action is being proposed in response to Vázquez Garced's admission of guilt in a federal court regarding violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act.

Key Provisions

Orders the Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police to initiate the process of revoking the security and protection benefits granted to former Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced

Cites Vázquez Garced's admission of guilt in a federal court regarding violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act as the basis for this action

Directs the Superintendent to take all necessary and pertinent steps to revert the security and protection benefits provided to the former governor

Authorizes the Superintendent to coordinate with relevant federal and local authorities to ensure the effective implementation of this resolution

Affected Parties and Impacts

The primary affected party is former Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced, who will have her security and protection benefits revoked as a result of this resolution.

The Puerto Rico Police Department, specifically the Superintendent, will be responsible for carrying out the necessary actions to revert the former governor's security and protection benefits.

The resolution may have broader implications for the public's trust in the integrity of the political process and the accountability of elected officials in Puerto Rico.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This resolution is currently in the public hearing stage, where it will be discussed and debated by relevant stakeholders and the general public. After the public hearing, the resolution will proceed through the legislative process, potentially facing additional committee reviews and votes before a final decision is made. If passed, the Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police will be required to take immediate action to implement the revocation of Vázquez Garced's security and protection benefits.