“It’s been decades of this.”, On Wednesday morning, the walls of Calle Fortaleza, the street leading to the governor’s residence, were blanketed with political graffiti that read like a wish list: “The Day After the Resignation: Celebrate! Wanda Vazquez to resign Monday after stores of relief supplies were found unused in a locked warehouse. The demonstrations were touched off by a leaked private group chat on the messaging app Telegram that revealed crude conversations among Mr. Rosselló and his closest advisers — and pointed to possible wrongdoing within their circle. Two records are reached on Wednesday, amid fears the pace will not slow leading up to Christmas. Constance Gibbs with TIME and AP reporting. Mr. Rosselló’s remarkable downfall followed more than a week of fervent public protests demanding his exit and a day of anxious anticipation on Wednesday. The governor’s announcement came only hours after the leader of the Puerto Rico House, Carlos J. Méndez Núñez, said lawmakers were planning to convene impeachment proceedings on Thursday. Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló Resigns After Chat Scandal. Skip navigation Sign in. Puerto Rico's Governor Resigns. Rosselló steps down after large-scale protests—first-ever resignation of island’s sitting governor In a statement posted online just before midnight, Mr. Rosselló, 40, said he would step down on Aug. 2. Mr Rosselló's announcement came just hours after the leader of Puerto Rico's House of Representatives said that lawmakers were planning to commence impeachment proceedings to remove the governor. Puerto Rico governor resigns after protests Crowds of protesters erupted in celebration when embattled Gov. What has been the reaction to the scandal? Justice Secretary Resigns as Puerto Rico Turmoil Deepens The resignation comes a day after several top legislators who are members of the governor’s party threatened to vote against her nomination and demanded she resign, given her actions in recent days Puerto Ricans celebrated the news in the streets. Ricardo Rosselló said he's resigning as promised. Mr. Rosselló tried to buy time by announcing on Sunday that he would not seek re-election, and that he would step down as president of his party. His resignation took effect on August 2, 2019 at 5 pm. But he said he had “heard the demand of the people,” and was convinced that continuing as governor “would endanger the successes we have achieved.”, He added: “I hope this decision serves as a call to citizen reconciliation.”, Hundreds of protesters outside La Fortaleza, the governor’s official residence, went suddenly silent on Wednesday night when Mr. Rosselló’s message began to air after hours of delay, with groups huddled around cellphones to listen. His ousting is viewed by many as both a repudiation of the governor and a rejection of the dysfunction and corruption that has plagued the island. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This list of Governors of Puerto Rico includes all persons who have held that … They deserve better.". Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi is the handpicked successor of Ricardo ... amp video_youtube. bookmark_border . The government initially downplayed the death toll but was later forced to admit that an estimated 3,000 people had died. Ricardo Rosselló resigned at 5 p.m. Friday, but the man sworn in as governor may only be in power for a few days When the island's chief fiscal office wrote that he was "salivating to shoot" the mayor of San Juan, Mr Rosselló replied: "You'd be doing me a grand favour.". ¡Oé ¡Oé!”, “I’m overjoyed. "I hear you," Mr Rosselló said in a Facebook video. For Subscribers. (AP) Paola Nagovitch . The chat, which contained 880 pages of exchanges between the governor and 11 male allies, was leaked on 13 July and led to days of protests outside the governor's mansion in San Juan. Investigate the Criminals.”. Both his chief of staff and the person in charge of the island’s Federal Affairs Administration in Washington resigned on Tuesday. Singer Ricky Martin, who was targeted in the secret messages, was among those calling for the governor to resign, as well as Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and reggaeton star Bad Bunny. Puerto Rico governor resigns, names successor Gov. Local newspaper El Nuevo Día called on the governor to resign in its Monday editorial. Corruption scandals plagued the elder Mr. Rosselló’s administration. Puerto Rico: Huge street celebrations as governor Ricardo Rossello resigns over obscenity-laden texts. Union workers join with other protesters as they demonstrate against Ricardo Rossello, the Governor of Puerto Rico on July 19, 2019 in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ricardo Rosselló said he's resigning as promised. The new governor, Pedro Pierluisi, said he'll stay in the post as long as the Senate ratifies the position. "I announce that I will be resigning from the governor Puerto Rico Governor Resigns, Leaving Questions for Island’s Rebounding Tourism Mariela Santos and Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press - Jul 25, 2019 5:50 am Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello speaks as he announces his resignation in San Juan, Puerto Rico, early July 25, 2019. Protesters in San Juan on Tuesday. Ms. Vázquez was next in line under the commonwealth’s Constitution because the secretary of state, who would have succeeded Mr. Rosselló as governor, resigned last week when he also was caught up in a chat scandal that enveloped the administration. On July 24, 2019, Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced his resignation after two weeks of protests in Puerto Rico related to Telegramgate. Mr. Rosselló began his announcement by citing some of the accomplishments of his administration, including passing a balanced budget with no layoffs of public employees, fighting corruption, establishing positive economic growth and lowering taxes. Ilana Panich-Linsman for The New York Times. End the Junta. He recorded a video statement that was broadcast on Wednesday evening. (Puerto Rico’s political parties do not neatly align with those on the mainland. A debt crisis has bankrupted the government. Puerto Rican flags shot into the air and the drumbeats began, to chants of “¡Oé! But critics said the Puerto Rico governor became too isolated from others.]. Several of the texts mock victims of Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island in 2017 and may have led to more than 4,000 deaths. Dr Fauci: The UK 'was not as careful' with vaccine, playWhy Trump keeps outperforming the polls. DaNica Coto . “This matters to everyone in Puerto Rico. Rosselló steps down after large-scale protests—first-ever resignation of island’s sitting governor U.S. US President Donald Trump had also called on the governor to resign. Puerto Rico governor resigns after mass protests. Pedro Pierluisi, nominee for Puerto Rico … The announcement came amid protests against his administration and looming impeachment proceedings. Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans escalated the uprising on Monday by shutting down a major highway in San Juan. Ms Vázquez was next in line under the constitution because the secretary of state, who would have succeeded the governor, resigned last week as part of the texting scandal. comments. U.S. Canada U.K. Australia Brazil España France Ελλάδα (Greece) India Italia 日本 (Japan) 한국 (Korea) Quebec. Ricardo Rosselló resigned at 5 p.m. Friday, but the man sworn in as governor may only be in power for a few days July 25, 2019. Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rosselló has announced his resignation after days of mass street protests in the US territory. The 40-year-old governor is leader of the New Progressive Party, a Puerto Rican political party which advocates US statehood. A recession on the island has lasted more than a decade. This video is unavailable. Puerto Rico governor resigns, Pedro Pierluisi takes over. Governor of Puerto Rico resigns. Puerto Rico’s Governor Resigns. Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced late Wednesday that he would resign, lifting a cloud of uncertainty over the U.S. territory and bowing to … [Texts, sex, lies and corruption. Ricardo Rosselló said he's resigning as promised. Author: DÁNICA COTO (Associated Press) Published: 8:01 AM EDT August 2, 2019 Updated: 5:55 PM EDT August 2, 2019 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico Gov. But the governor appeared to leave open the possibility that a different successor could be in place by the time he steps down. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Loading... Close. Puerto Rico: Governor will not seek re-election after homophobic messages, Ricky Martin rallies behind Puerto Rico protests to oust governor, Puerto Rico protesters demand governor's resignation, Why Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico so hard, Why Trump keeps outperforming the polls. Ricardo Rosselló said he's resigning as promised. Having been failed by their leaders at every level, they are out of patience. "They mocked our dead, they mocked women, they mocked the LGBT community, they made fun of people with physical and mental disabilities, they made fun of obesity. DENNIS M. RIVERA PICHARDO—AP PHOTO . But the clamor in the streets went deeper than the chat: Puerto Ricans said they had had enough after years of financial mismanagement and the poor government response to Hurricane Maria, which ravaged Puerto Rico, a United States commonwealth, nine months after Mr. Rosselló took office in 2017. "I feel that to continue in this position would make it difficult for the success that I have achieved to endure," he added. A new governor has been sworn into office in Puerto Rico, bringing *fresh* controversy to the US territory. "Their territory is struggling under the weight of government corruption, incompetence and indifference. Mr Rosselló will be replaced by the US Caribbean island territory's Justice Secretary, Wanda Vázquez. His father, Pedro J. Rosselló, was governor from 1993 through 2000. Listening to Rosselló’s resignation in San Juan. Puerto Rico Gov. "I know that apologising is not enough," he added. Edition. .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. BBC News. “We raised the salary of teachers in the middle of a bankruptcy,” he said. His announcement comes after two weeks of mass protests on the island. Puerto Rico ’s governor Ricardo Rossello has resigned after two weeks of furious protests following the publication of a stream of offensive private chat messages between him and his advisers. share. were without electricity for almost a year afterward. Hours later, a top donor to the party posted a letter on Twitter asking Mr. Rosselló to resign. The governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, will resign from office on August 2. © 2020 BBC. We did it, we did it,” said Meralys Lebrón, 28, as she danced with friends to the beat of the drums. Ricardo Rosselló says he will step down Aug. 2. Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rosselló has announced his resignation after days of mass street protests in the US territory. This cannot be," Martin said in a video on Twitter. But his replacement likely will put the island into a political chaos that Puerto Ricans have been lamenting. Ricardo Rossello announced he will resign effective Aug. 2. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rosselló has announced his resignation after days of mass street protests in the US territory. In one instance, Mr Rosselló criticised the former Speaker of the New York City Council, Melissa Mark-Viverito, saying people should "beat up that whore". Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló to Resign After Weeks of Public Outcry Gov. The governor is also the commander-in-chief of the Puerto Rico National Guard. Ricardo Rossello announced he will resign effective Aug. 2. Gov. Gov. "I announce that I will be resigning from the governor Search. Watch … Share. Puerto Rico Gov. Some people were without electricity for almost a year afterward. The island's political crisis also made headlines throughout mainland US. It's enough. ), On Monday, El Nuevo Día, Puerto Rico’s largest newspaper, ran a front-page editorial with the headline, “Governor, it’s time to listen to the people: You must resign.”. “I have never seen anything like this and I can’t even put it into words. Puerto Rico's embattled Governor Ricardo Rosselló resigned Wednesday evening, caving into public pressure following 12 consecutive days of riotous protests on the island. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Puerto Rico: Governor will not seek re-election after homophobic messages, .css-gw44ni-IconContainer{display:inline-block;height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-right:0.25em;}playRicky Martin rallies behind Puerto Rico protests to oust governor, playPuerto Rico protesters demand governor's resignation, Massive protests held in Puerto Rico after governor refuses to step down, Crisis en Puerto Rico: el escándalo del chat del gobernador Ricardo Rosselló que provocó una crisis institucional en la isla, playWhy Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico so hard, US hits record Covid cases and hospitalisations. [Ricardo Rosselló had a close circle of associates who shared advice and friendship. Puerto Rico’s Governor Resigns. .css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link{color:#3F3F42;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{font-weight:bolder;border-bottom:1px solid #BABABA;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:focus,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:focus{border-bottom-color:currentcolor;border-bottom-width:2px;color:#B80000;}@supports (text-underline-offset:0.25em){.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline #BABABA;text-decoration:underline #BABABA;-webkit-text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-decoration-thickness:1px;-webkit-text-decoration-skip-ink:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;text-underline-offset:0.25em;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:focus,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:focus{-webkit-text-decoration-color:currentcolor;text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-decoration-thickness:2px;color:#B80000;}}On Monday, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets, demanding Mr Rosselló's immediate resignation. @paolanagovitch updates. All that did, however, was intensify the resolve of the people on the streets, who insisted that only his resignation would suffice. The scandals did not force him to resign, but they did appear to keep him from winning a third term. Even as the governor dug in his heels, it became increasingly difficult for him to hang on. Thousands gathered in Puerto Rico as Gov. Mr. Rosselló’s remarkable downfall followed more than a week of fervent public protests demanding his exit. Posted on July 26, 2019. Mr. Rosselló is a Democrat in national politics, though many members of the island’s New Progressive Party are Republicans. Here is a primer on the crisis that has forced Puerto Rico's governor to step down and threatened badly needed hurricane aid for the financially strapped island. MARCHING FOR CHANGE Puerto Ricans celebrate Governor Ricard Rosselló’s decision to resign. The governor posted photos of staff meetings as protesters rallied angrily in the streets. The governor in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico says he will resign from office on August 2. VideoWhy Trump keeps outperforming the polls, Penalties, equalisers & yoghurts - Van-Tam's best analogies, Student travel: 'A relief to get back home'. Puerto Rico governor resigns, names successor Gov. more_vert. Copy link. Puerto Ricans said they had had enough after years of financial mismanagement and the poor government response to Hurricane Maria. Puerto Rico governor resigns, names successor Gov. Protesters in Puerto Rico called for Gov. "Puerto Rico has spoken up, not only as a strong, broad and united voice, but as the right voice," the editorial said. Wandymar Burgos, who took over the position a … He showed us he was not the leader we need right now.”, “This is historic. Mr. Rosselló is the first chief executive to step down during a term since Puerto Ricans started electing their governors in 1947. Many echoed the New York Times editorial board, which wrote that the "callousness and partisan self-dealing" exposed by the messages serve as exorbitant strain for the long-suffering island, effectively "rubbing salt into a long-festering wound". The stunning events that led to Mr. Rosselló’s ouster felt like a turning point after Puerto Ricans had endured years of economic pain. Puerto Rico: New governor brings more controversy after protests. The crowd, shouting, grew restless as the 14-minute statement dragged on, but it burst into thunderous applause the moment he announced he would resign. The scandal took on potential criminal overtones on Tuesday when the Puerto Rico Department of Justice confirmed that search warrants had been executed, seizing the cellphones of several people who participated in the chat. MARCHING FOR CHANGE Puerto Ricans celebrate Governor Ricard Rosselló’s decision to resign. He had been expected to step down in the morning, but the announcement dragged on for hours amid a frenzy of rumors and speculation. The leaked messages revealed sexist, profane and homophobic comments. Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello speaks as he announces his resignation in San Juan, Puerto Rico, early July 25, 2019. She said she would be ready to assume the post once Mr. Rosselló steps down on Aug. 2, “if necessary.”. Ricardo Rosselló said Wednesday night that he would resign as governor of Puerto Rico, effective Aug. 2. Read about our approach to external linking. Ricardo Rosselló officially resigned. "I have made mistakes and I have apologised. "The Puerto Rican people have no use for petty political feuding," the New York Times wrote. The governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, will resign from office on August 2. 25 July 2019. The governor and his wife tried furiously through the week to give the impression that it was business as usual: The first lady posted online photographs of her visit to a women’s shelter on Monday, only to have the shelter directors come out publicly the next day and ask her to take the pictures down. Published August 2, 2019 Updated August 2, 2019 . [Who is the woman in line to become the next governor?]. Anger at such tone-deaf exchanges united Puerto Ricans of all stripes, including many who had never protested before. Wanda Vazquez to resign Monday after stores of relief supplies were found unused in a locked warehouse. He said he had acted inappropriately but not unlawfully in the group chat, and vowed to finish his term, which runs through 2020. Union workers join with other protesters as they demonstrate against Ricardo Rossello, the Governor of Puerto Rico on July 19, 2019 in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Share page. A crowd at a bar in San Juan reacted to the news that Mr. Rosselló would resign. Puerto Rico governor resigns. VideoToilets: Men’s, Women’s or Gender-Neutral? ], In a statement, Ms. Vázquez said the governor had “made the right decision, for the good of both his family and for Puerto Rico.”, She said she would be working with Mr. Rosselló on a transition process, and appeared to leave open the possibility that someone else could eventually be named governor. SAN JUAN, P.R. The board is just one issue Puerto Ricans were protesting this month. Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló resigns - YouTube Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced Wednesday night that he would resign, effective August … Like many others, he said the governor’s resignation would not be enough to quell his sense that the island’s political establishment needed to be shaken up. Alejandro Santiago Calderón, 30, said the release of the text exchanges confirmed what many Puerto Ricans had suspected about the governor and his political allies — that they held disdain for the public. Late on Wednesday, after weeks of protests and political tensions, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló finally addressed the island and, after spending the bulk of his time on camera noting the achievements of his two and a half years in office, abruptly announced he was resigning and signed off. Puerto Rico governor resigns. The Associated Press . By amNY. Video. When the protests erupted, both in San Juan and in mainland cities that are home to members of the vast Puerto Rican diaspora, the governor resisted relinquishing his position. You have to resign. He said his successor for the moment would be the secretary of justice, Wanda Vázquez, a former district attorney who once headed the island’s office of women’s affairs. His announcement comes after two weeks of mass protests on the island. — Gov. Did Brexit speed up the UK's vaccine approval? Appointment and confirmation of a new secretary of state could mean that person might also be tapped to succeed Mr. Rosselló. “I was willing to face any challenge, fully understanding that I would prevail against any accusation or process,” Mr. Rosselló said. Puerto Rico governor resigns after protests More Crowds of protesters erupted in celebration when embattled Gov. ", This was the moment thousands of protesters, standing in front of the governors mansion, tonight, heard the governor say he is resigning pic.twitter.com/PhmVDGpe4A. The Governor of Puerto Rico is the executive of the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as its head of state and head of government and, by its nature, constitutes the executive branch of the commonwealth government. Erika P. Rodriguez for The New York Times. Puerto Rico’s political turmoil deepened Thursday as the island’s newest justice secretary resigned in the wake of an investigation targeting the U.S. territory’s governor, who remains under scrutiny. On Sunday, in an attempt to appease protesters, he said he would not seek re-election next year. 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He was left to choose between resigning and facing a lengthy and embarrassing impeachment, orchestrated by his own New Progressive Party to force him out. Hundreds of thousands of people have left. DENNIS M. RIVERA PICHARDO—AP PHOTO . Total Transparency. Then came the hurricane. Ricardo Rosselló said he's resigning as promised. Puerto Rico Gov. Puerto Rico governor resigns after protests More Crowds of protesters erupted in celebration when embattled Gov.

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