Nation Aug 02 Watch 8:42 Why Puerto Rico’s new governor is already controversial Puerto Rican officials have had to scramble to replace Gov. Ricardo Rossello, who left office Friday after scandal engulfed his administration. Rossello’s secretary of state, Pedro Pierluisi, was sworn in as the new governor -- but faces criticism over his…
Nation Jul 25 Watch 7:37 With Rossello’s resignation, Puerto Rico is at a ‘critical juncture’ Puerto Ricans celebrated Thursday after embattled Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced Wednesday he'll resign August 2. Hundreds of thousands of people had protested after the release of insulting chat messages exchanged by Rossello and his associates. John Yang talks to The…
Nation Jul 24 Watch 3:43 Awaiting decision from Rossello, Puerto Ricans are in an ‘anxious place’ Political turmoil continues to consume Puerto Rico. The island’s governor, Ricardo Rossello, was expected to resign Wednesday, although by evening, he had not. Amna Nawaz talks to The Washington Post’s Arelis Hernandez for the latest, including growing crowds of protesters,…
World Jul 23 Watch 5:52 News Wrap: Police and protesters clash in Puerto Rico In our news wrap Tuesday, police in Puerto Rico fired tear gas as protesters set fires in the streets overnight, continuing to demand Gov. Ricardo Rossello resign. A judge issued search warrants for the cell phones of Rossello and members…
Jul 22 Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans demand governor resign By Danica Coto, Associated Press Waving flags, chanting and banging pots and pans, tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans jammed a highway Monday to demand the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló in a crisis triggered by a leak of offensive, obscenity-laden chat messages between him… Continue reading