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Aníbal Acevedo Vilá

Aníbal Acevedo Vilá is a Puerto Rican politician who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 2005 to 2009. He is a member of the Popular Democratic Party, which advocates for Puerto Rico's current status as a Commonwealth of the United States. Acevedo Vilá has a background in law and has held various political roles, including a position in the Puerto Rican House of Representatives. His administration focused on economic development, education, and healthcare, although it faced challenges related to the island's finances and political controversies. Acevedo Vilá remains a significant figure in Puerto Rican politics.