Adrian Florido

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Puerto Rico Gets Another New Governor

Thursday, August 08, 2019

Puerto Rico has its third governor in the space of a week after Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez was sworn in Wednesday.

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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Says Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Must Resign

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

Puerto Rico's Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Pedro Pierluisi took office last Friday in violation of the Commonwealth's constitution. The unanimous ruling calls for him to vacate the governorship.

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Puerto Rico's Governor Crisis

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

Puerto Rico's Supreme Court may force the island's newly installed governor to step down less than a week after being sworn in.

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Puerto Rico Waits For Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's Promised Resignation

Friday, August 02, 2019

Political tumult is the order of the day in Puerto Rico. Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has promised to resign Friday but it remains unclear who will succeed him.

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Puerto Rico Continue Protests Ahead Of Expected Address From Gov. Ricardo Rosselló

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Thousands of protesters gathered in the streets of San Juan Wednesday night waiting for a promised address from Gov. Ricardo Rosselló. The governor has been facing calls to resign.

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Governor Of Puerto Rico Yields To Public Outcry And Resigns

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Ricardo Rosselló will resign the office effective Aug. 2. He made the announcement in a recorded address posted online, as thousands of protesters packed the streets outside his executive residence.

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Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Says He Is Considering Resigning

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

After refusing to resign despite massive street protests, Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's associates say he's considering stepping down. If he does, it's not clear who'll replace him.

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In Puerto Rico, Pots And Pans Have Become Tools For Protest

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Protests against Puerto Rico's embattled governor have taken many forms: on horseback, jet skis, motorcycles and kayaks. And demonstrators have found another way: pots and pans.

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Puerto Ricans Take To The Streets In San Juan To Demand Governor Step Down

Monday, July 22, 2019

Puerto Ricans came out in a massive demonstration on Monday against their governor, Ricardo Rosselló. It was an unprecedented display of political protest against a sitting governor.

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Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello Will Not Seek Reelection In 2020

Monday, July 22, 2019

Puerto Rico's embattled governor has stepped down as head of his party and confirmed that he will not be seeking reelection. He is, however, refusing to resign amid intensifying protests.

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Amid Protests, Puerto Rico's Governor Says He Won't Run For Reelection

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Gov. Ricardo Rossello's announcement comes after a week of protests over leaked chats in which Rossello and members of his staff made comments seen as sexist, homophobic, and insensitive.

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Women Protesting Puerto Rico's Governor Say He's Ignored Their Concerns

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Private chats among Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and his inner circle included content that were sexist and homophobic. Protesters are calling for the governor's resignation.

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Streets A 'War Zone' As Protesters Call For Puerto Rico's Governor To Resign

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Some of the island's biggest stars attended, and tensions ratcheted up in San Juan when protesters burst through a barricade at the governor's mansion and security forces fired tear gas at the crowd.

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Puerto Rican Artists And Celebrities Fly In To Protest The Island's Governor

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Puerto Ricans are protesting for a fifth day demanding the resignation of the governor. Wednesday's march is expected to be the biggest yet thanks to participation of the island's biggest stars.

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Police In Puerto Rico Fire Tear Gas At Thousands Of Protesters

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

It was the third day of demonstrations against the governor, who's seen his political fortunes plummet after the publication of private text messages that used misogynistic and homophobic language.

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Puerto Rico Governor Defies Calls To Resign Amid Growing Protests Over Text Chats

Monday, July 15, 2019

Monday marked three days of demonstrations against Gov. Ricardo Rosselló after the publication of private conversations laden with misogynist and homophobic language, among other insults.

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Puerto Rico's Governor Resists Calls To Resign As Protests Against Him Grow

Monday, July 15, 2019

Puerto Rico's governor is resisting calls to resign despite growing protests against his government. The demands follow the release of private text messages between him and top advisers.

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Protesters In Puerto Rico Call For The Governor To Resign

Monday, July 15, 2019

Text messages of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló private communication with cabinet members leaked and show derisive, profanity-laced messages about political foes.

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Calls For Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello To Resign Over Profane Private Chats

Sunday, July 14, 2019

There are growing calls for Puerto Rico's governor to resign amid a corruption scandal and after the leak of texts laced with misogyny, homophobia and jokes about the dead from Hurricane Maria.

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Puerto Rico Governor Faces Calls To Resign Over Messages

Sunday, July 14, 2019

The governor of Puerto Rico is facing calls to resign after the release of contents of messages with government officials which include insults and profanity.

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