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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…

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Jul 22

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In San Juan, a ‘wide swath’ of Puerto Ricans takes to the streets to demand Rossello resign

Massive protests filled San Juan's streets Monday, even as the heat index topped 100 degrees. Demonstrations have been growing for nearly two weeks since the release of damaging chat messages exchanged by Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello and his inner…

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Jul 22

Puerto Rico prepares for massive protest demanding Gov. Rosselló resign

By Danica Coto, Associated Press

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take over one of the island's busiest highways Monday morning to press for the resignation of Rosselló over an obscenity-laced leaked online chat the governor had with allies.

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Jul 21

Puerto Rico governor will not seek reelection, but won’t resign

By Danica Coto, Associated Press

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said Sunday evening that he will not resign in the face of public furor over an obscenity-laced leaked online chat, but he will not seek reelection or continue as head of his pro-statehood political party.

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Jul 21

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Leaked text messages a ‘tipping point’ for Puerto Ricans

Thousands of Puerto Ricans have taken to the streets over the last week demanding Gov. Ricardo Rossello’s resignation after hundreds of offensive and vulgar private messages between the governor and his inner circle were leaked to local media. Washington Post’s…

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Jul 17

Puerto Rican protesters demand governor resign amid online chat scandal

By Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press

Online chats between Rosselló and members of his administration leaked, revealed the men mocking women, the handicapped and victims of Hurricane Maria.

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Jul 16

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Why Puerto Rican governor’s scandal jeopardizes the island’s credibility

In Puerto Rico, demonstrators have gathered for days to demand the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello after hundreds of misogynistic, homophobic and crude text messages he exchanged with members of his inner circle were released. Targets included political opponents and…

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Jul 16

Puerto Rico’s governor in crisis amid online chat scandal

By Michael Weissenstein, Joel Colon, Associated Press

The scandal that is threatening to buckle the 40-year-old Ricardo Rosselló centers on a profanity-laced and at times misogynistic online chat with nine other male members of his administration.

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Jun 20

High court takes case involving Puerto Rico financial crisis

By Associated Press

Hedge funds that invested in Puerto Rican bonds won a lower court ruling that board members were appointed in violation of the Constitution because they were not confirmed by the Senate…

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May 23

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Senate passes disaster relief bill, as Trump and Pelosi attacks grow more personal

After a months-long delay, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a funding bill Thursday that helps communities hit by natural disasters. The House is expected to quickly follow suit, and President Trump said he will sign the bill into law. Yamiche Alcindor…

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