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… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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,… Continue watching
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… Continue watching