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Nation Aug 02

Why Puerto Rico’s new governor is already controversial

Nation 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…

Nation 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,…

Nation 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…

Nation Jul 22

Men shout during ongoing protests calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello in San Juan, Puerto Rico on July 20, 2019. Photo by Marco Bello/Reuters
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

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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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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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