Víctor Pons

Víctor Pons (April 5, 1935-November 11, 1999) was a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and Secretary of State of Puerto Rico.

Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was appointed by Governor Rafael Hernández Colón, Pons headed the high court from 1985 until 1992, succeeding Chief Justice José Trías Monge.

A prominent private sector attorney, Pons managed Hernández Colón's electoral campaigns before holding public office.

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Preceded by
José Trías Monge		 Chief Justice of Puerto Rico
1985-1992 		Succeeded by
José Andreu García


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