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Aug 02

‘We did it ourselves’: Singer iLe on why she’s a voice among Puerto Rico’s uprising

By Gabriela Martinez

"So I needed to exteriorize everything I was feeling towards my own country, and the rest of the world. So that’s how this album comes from that anger, and from that need to recognize that we all have an interior…

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Aug 02

Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello has no clear successor hours before he steps down

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The potential next governor of Puerto Rico, former congressional representative Pedro Pierluisi, defended himself Friday against questions about conflicts of interest as he tries to win legislative support.

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Aug 01

Puerto Rico tries to pick new governor amid crisis

By Danica Coto, Associated Press

Puerto Rico's governing party was in full-blown crisis Thursday as the nominee to succeed departing Gov. Ricardo Rosselló headed to a disputed and uncertain confirmation vote in the U.S. territory's legislature.

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Jul 29

Puerto Rico has no clear leader days before governor steps down

By Danica Coto, Associated Press

Less than four days before Gov. Ricardo Rosselló steps down, no one knows who will take his place.

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Jul 28

Woman set to replace Puerto Rico governor rejects job

By Danica Coto, Associated Press

The woman who is supposed to replace Puerto Rico's embattled governor announced Sunday that she doesn't want the job as the U.S. territory reels from political crisis.

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Jul 26

Activists see Rosselló’s resignation as step for women’s rights in Puerto Rico

By Gabriela Martinez

Many women’s rights advocates see it as the beginning of a longer fight, not the end.

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Jul 25

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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…

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Jul 25

Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló to resign Aug. 2 amid online chat scandal

By Danica Coto, Associated Press

The announcement comes nearly two weeks of protests touched off by a leak of crude and insulting chat messages between him and his top advisers.

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Jul 24

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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,…

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Jul 23

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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…

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