Aníbal Acevedo Vilá (Puerto Rican politician)

Aníbal Acevedo Vilá is a prominent Puerto Rican politician who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 2005 to 2009. A member of the Popular Democratic Party, he advocates for maintaining Puerto Rico's status as a Commonwealth of the United States while promoting greater self-governance. His leadership focused on economic development, education, and social issues. Acevedo Vilá's political career also includes serving as the Resident Commissioner in the U.S. Congress, representing Puerto Rico's interests at the federal level. Throughout his career, he has been a key figure in Puerto Rican politics and discussions about the territory’s political future.