Puerto Rico Governor

• Puerto Rico governor steps down, names successor following ‘Chatgate’ scandal

  Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said Friday that he was resigning as promised and swearing in veteran politician Pedro Pierluisi as his replacement.

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  Aug 2, 2019
  
• Puerto Ricans anxious for new leader after governor’s resignation

  The unprecedented resignation of Puerto Rico’s governor after days of massive island-wide protests has thrown the U.S. territory into a full-blown political crisis.

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  Jul 29, 2019
  
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• Puerto Rico governor’s chief of staff resigns amid ‘Chatgate’ scandal

  The protests have united Puerto Ricans of different political parties, social backgrounds and ages.

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  Jul 23, 2019
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• Puerto Ricans vow to keep protesting until embattled governor steps down

  Puerto Ricans remained unsatisfied and vowed to keep protesting until he steps down, no matter how long it takes.

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  Jul 23, 2019
• Puerto Rico: What is the ‘Chatgate’ scandal and why are people protesting?

  The U.S. territory has been mired in political crisis for years, but a major push for change has grown in recent weeks.

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  Jul 22, 2019
• Thousands marched on Puerto Rico governor’s residence demanding he quit

  The march on Governor Ricardo Rossello's official San Juan residence was the latest in a week of sometimes violent protests over the messages attacking political adversaries, some of which were misogynistic and homophobic.

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  Jul 19, 2019
• Top Puerto Rican officials resign amid group chat scandal

  Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced Saturday that his chief financial officer and secretary of state will step down following their participation in a private chat.

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  Jul 13, 2019