Secretary of Consumer Affairs of Puerto Rico

The secretary of consumer affairs of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Secretario de Asuntos del Consumidor de Puerto Rico) is responsible of defending and protecting consumers in Puerto Rico and leads the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO). The position is appointed by the governor with advice and consent from the Senate. The secretary from 2013 to 2016 was Nery Adamés Soto.[2] The current secretary is Lisoannette González Ruiz.[3]

Secretary of Consumer Affairs of Puerto Rico
Incumbent
Lisoannette González Ruiz
since April 27, 2023
Department of Consumer Affairs
NominatorGovernor
AppointerGovernor
with advice and consent from the Senate
Term length4 years
FormationEstablished by Law No. 5 of 1973[1]
Salary$80,000 USD
Websitewww.daco.pr.gov

List of secretaries of consumer affairs of Puerto Rico

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References

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  1. ^ "Información de la agencia". PR Gov (in Spanish). 4 September 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  2. ^ "DACO tiene nuevo secretario". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). January 9, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
  3. ^ PR • •, Por El Nuevo Día. "Gobernador retira el nombramiento de Hiram Torres como secretario del DACO". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). Retrieved August 24, 2023.