| Secretary of State of Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
 Official seal | |
| Department of State | |
| Nominator | Governor |
| Appointer | Governor with advice and consent from the Senate and House of Representatives |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the Governor |
| Formation | Established by Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico |
| Succession | First |
| Salary | $90,000 (set by statute) USD[1] |
| Website | www.estado.pr.gov |
The secretary of state of Puerto Rico is a political position that helps promote cultural, political, and economical relations between Puerto Rico to the United States or foreign countries. The secretary also becomes acting governor when the governor is unable to perform his duties.
- ↑ "Compensation of Secretaries". Lexis. Secretary of State of Puerto Rico and LEXISNEXIS of Puerto Rico, Inc. Retrieved 2022-09-04.