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Two of Puerto Rico’s Top Government Officials to Step Down as Corruption Allegations Persist
The departures follow corruption allegations and investigations into irregularities at the Office of Permit Management, which prompted more than 10 other resignations, officials said.
Puerto Rico's governor announced that Chief of Staff Francisco Domenech and Deputy Chief of Staff Itza García will resign next month amid corruption allegations.
An independent state agency is investigating Domenech and García for alleged irregularities at Puerto Rico's Office of Permit Management.
Domenech denies accusations made by the governor regarding contract irregularities and government interference.
Domenech and García faced demands to resign, including from Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz, who is a member of the governor's party.