President pro tempore of the Senate of Puerto Rico

Last updated
Vice President of the
Senate of Puerto Rico
Incumbent
Carmelo Ríos Santiago
since January 11, 2021
Style The Honorable
(diplomatic)
Mr Vice President
(when presiding over the Senate)
NominatorNominated by the Senate
AppointerElected by the Senate
Term length 4 years
Inaugural holder Eduardo Georgetti
August 13, 1917
FormationHouse Rule V
January 12, 2009

The Vice President of the Senate of Puerto Rico (commonly known as the President pro tempore) is the second highest-ranking officer of the Senate of Puerto Rico and substitutes the President in his absence. The President pro tempore is counterparted in the House by the Speaker pro tempore of the House.

The current President pro tempore is Marially González Huertas (PPD).

Presidents pro tempore