Vice President of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
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Incumbent since January 11, 2021Carmelo Ríos Santiago | |
Style | The Honorable (diplomatic) Mr Vice President (when presiding over the Senate) |
Nominator | Nominated by the Senate |
Appointer | Elected by the Senate |
Term length | 4 years |
Inaugural holder | Eduardo Georgetti August 13, 1917 |
Formation | House Rule V January 12, 2009 |
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