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,…
Nation Jul 22 Watch 8:15 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…
Nation Jul 22 Puerto Rico prepares for massive protest demanding Gov. Rosselló resign 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. By Danica Coto, Associated Press
Jul 16 Watch 8:18 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… Continue watching
Nov 01 San Juan mayor questions abrupt postponement of House hearing about Hurricane Maria By Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press Rep. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi, the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee, who had invited Cruz to testify, told reporters he was given no explanation for the postponement. Continue reading
Oct 05 White House calls San Juan mayor’s latest criticisms of Trump ‘sad’ By Joshua Barajas The White House said in today's news briefing that it was "sad" that the mayor of San Juan has continued to lobby criticism at the Trump administration for its response to hurricane relief efforts for Puerto Rico, as she did… Continue reading
Oct 01 Trump scoffs at ‘politically motivated ingrates’ after Maria By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Trump on Sunday scoffed at "politically motivated ingrates" who had questioned his administration's commitment to Puerto Rico. Continue reading
Sep 30 After first tour of Puerto Rico, top general calls damage ‘the worst he’s ever seen’ By Jenny Marder Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, the Department of Defense's primary military liaison with FEMA, toured the damage in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria for the first time Saturday on a helicopter ride from San Juan to Ceiba. Buchanan spoke with… Continue reading