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The United States Supreme Court issued an order on Tuesday preventing President Donald Trump from immediately removing Martin Cook, the federal governor appointed to oversee the Fiscal Control Board in Puerto Rico.

The court's decision, temporary in nature but with strong political implications, seeks to preserve institutional stability while Cook's appeal is resolved. The official argued that his dismissal would undermine the independence granted to him by the law that created the fiscal body, responsible for overseeing the public debt restructuring process.

The ruling also reflects the tensions between the White House and federal officials who serve on agencies with a degree of administrative autonomy. Trump had expressed his intention to replace Cook with a close ally, drawing criticism from sectors that believe such a move would violate the principle of separation of powers.

With this order, the Supreme Court keeps Cook in his position at least provisionally, until a final ruling is issued in the coming months. Legal analysts note that the case could set an important precedent on the limits of presidential authority regarding agencies created by Congress to operate independently.