Declaración Oficial del Comisionado Residente Pablo José Hernández tras el indulto a la exgobernadora Wanda Vázquez

Image January 16, 2026 Press Release SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — El Comisionado Residente de Puerto Rico, Pablo José Hernández, emitió la siguiente declaración tras los reportes del indulto otorgado por el presidente Donald Trump a la exgobernadora de Puerto Rico, Wanda Vázquez. “La impunidad protege y promueve la corrupción. El indulto a la exgobernadora Wanda Vázquez debilita la integridad pública, lacera la confianza en la justicia y ofende a los que creemos en el gobierno honesto.” dijo el Comisionado Residente. ### Puerto Rico’s Federal Representative Issues Statement on Reported Pardon of Former Governor Wanda Vázquez SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Pablo José Hernández, issued the following statement after reports of President Donald Trump granting a pardon to former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez. “Impunity protects and fosters corruption. The pardon granted to former Governor Wanda Vázquez undermines public integrity, shatters faith in justice, and offends those of us who believe in honest governance,” said the Resident Commissioner. Former Governor Wanda Vázquez is a Republican affiliated with Puerto Rico’s New Progressive Party (PNP), which is also the party of the Island’s current Governor. The Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Pablo José Hernández, is a Democrat affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and serves as Puerto Rico’s sole representative in the United States Congress. ### Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández of Puerto Rico serves as the Island’s only representative in the United States Congress, representing nearly 3.2 million people. Issues : Congress National Security