Puerto Rico
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- Nov 3, 5:50 PM ET
Flamboyant Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado dies at 88
His daily TV appearances entertained many across Latin America.
Nov 3, 5:50 PM ET
- Oct 15, 9:07 PM ET
Justices seem likely to uphold Puerto Rico oversight board
The Supreme Court seems likely to leave in place the oversight board established by Congress in response to Puerto Rico's financial crisis
Oct 15, 9:07 PM ET
- Sep 24, 11:56 AM ET
Puerto Rico rocked by 6.0 magnitude earthquake
Already bracing for a tropical system in the next 24 hours, Puerto Rico was hit by an earthquake late Monday.
Sep 24, 11:56 AM ET
- Sep 24, 10:50 AM ET
Already bracing for tropical depression, Puerto Rico rocked by 6.0 earthquake
The island is preparing for a tropical depression.
Sep 24, 10:50 AM ET
- Sep 10, 10:41 PM ET
FEMA official accused of bribery, fraud following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
Three people were arrested in connection with a misused $1.8 billion contract.
Sep 10, 10:41 PM ET
- Aug 28, 12:44 PM ET
Tropical Storm Dorian churns toward Puerto Rico where governor urges residents to prepare
Tropical Storm Dorian is moving west over the Caribbean as residents in Puerto Rico prepare for a possible impact.
Aug 28, 12:44 PM ET
- Aug 27, 2:04 PM ET
Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian
Puerto Rico's governor has declared a national emergency ahead of a storm threatening the same area destroyed by Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Aug 27, 2:04 PM ET
- Aug 12, 1:46 AM ET
New Puerto Rico gov suspends contract to rebuild power grid
Gov. Wanda Vázquez did not explain why she was suspending the deal.
Aug 12, 1:46 AM ET
- Aug 8, 8:27 PM ET
Puerto Rico swears in new governor
Puerto Rico swore in Wanda Vazquez, the third governor Puerto Rico has had in the past week after Governor Ricardo Rossello officially resigned a few weeks ago.
Aug 8, 8:27 PM ET
- Aug 8, 4:06 PM ET
Wanda Vazquez sworn in as Puerto Rico's new governor
Vazquez, the island's justice secretary, became governor Wednesday after she was sworn in by Puerto Rico's Supreme Court.
Aug 8, 4:06 PM ET
- Aug 8, 3:49 PM ET
Puerto Rico swears in new governor Wanda Vazquez, marking 3rd leadership change in a week
The ruling clears the way for Puerto Rico's Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez, who initially turned down the job, to become the island's governor.
Aug 8, 3:49 PM ET - Aug 8, 2:41 AM ET
Puerto Ricans get their 3rd governor in 6 days
Puerto Rico Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez has been sworn in as the island's new governor, culminating weeks of political turmoil
Aug 8, 2:41 AM ET - Aug 5, 10:04 PM ET
Puerto Ricans await court decision on potential new governor
Puerto Rico's Supreme Court agrees to rule on a lawsuit that the island's Senate filed in a bid to oust a veteran politician recently sworn in as the island's governor
Aug 5, 10:04 PM ET - Aug 3, 3:10 AM ET
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello officially resigns, Pedro Pierluisi sworn in
Ricardo Rossello, the governor of Puerto Rico who was forced to step down amid mass protests, will officially resign from the position at 5 p.m. Friday.
Aug 3, 3:10 AM ET - Aug 2, 10:38 PM ET
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello officially resigns
Pedro Pierluisi will be sworn in as the next governor of the island, Rossello said in a statement late Friday afternoon.
Aug 2, 10:38 PM ET - Aug 1, 5:37 PM ET
Ahead of Rossello’s resignation, protesters in Puerto Rico still fighting for ‘sea of change’
Protesters in Puerto Rico are looking ahead at what's next for them, the island and its politics ahead of Gov. Ricardo Rossello's resignation.
Aug 1, 5:37 PM ET - Jul 31, 9:09 PM ET
Puerto Rico braces for clashes over island's next leader
Puerto Rico's political crisis is expected to deepen as the island's outgoing governor and legislators including those from his own party spar over who should be the U.S. territory's next leader
Jul 31, 9:09 PM ET - Jul 31, 11:40 AM ET
Who could become Puerto Rico's governor on Friday
The clock is slowly ticking in Puerto Rico - Ricardo Rossello is supposed to step down as governor this Friday at 5 pm.
Jul 31, 11:40 AM ET - Jul 31, 11:15 AM ET
As Puerto Rico governor's departure nears, chaos engulfs the line of succession
Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez tweeted she didn't want the job.
Jul 31, 11:15 AM ET - Jul 28, 6:58 PM ET
Next in line to be Puerto Rico's governor says she doesn't want the job
Wanda Vazquez, the secretary of justice in Puerto Rico, is next in line to become governor this coming Friday after the island's current governor resigned amid protests.
Jul 28, 6:58 PM ET - Jul 26, 12:00 PM ET
Residente reacts to resignation of Puerto Rico's governor
Singer Residente speaks out out the resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello after massive protests.
Jul 26, 12:00 PM ET - Jul 26, 4:24 AM ET
Residente reacts to Rossello's resignation
The powerhouse Puerto Rican artist calls the governor's resignation "...one of the happiest days of my life."
Jul 26, 4:24 AM ET - Jul 25, 6:06 PM ET
Disgraced Puerto Rican governor resigns
Governor Ricardo Rossello of Puerto Rico has officially resigned after weeks of protest demanding for his resignation.
Jul 25, 6:06 PM ET - Jul 25, 5:40 PM ET
Puerto Rican artist and activist reacts to governor’s resignation
Residente comments on the importance of this historical moment for Puerto Ricans and why being politically active matters.
Jul 25, 5:40 PM ET - Jul 25, 11:57 AM ET
Puerto Rico governor resigns after protests
Crowds of protesters erupted in celebration when embattled Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced he will resign effective Aug. 2.
Jul 25, 11:57 AM ET - Jul 25, 11:52 AM ET
Embattled Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello resigns after weeks of protests
Gov. Ricardo Rossello and his staff are accused of making homophobic, misogynistic and sexist comments against opponents, critics and mocking victims of Hurricane Maria.
Jul 25, 11:52 AM ET - Jul 25, 5:11 AM ET
Puerto Rico on edge waiting to hear if embattled governor will resign
It's an announcement hundreds of thousands have been demonstrating for since a profane group chat between him and his top aides was leaked.
Jul 25, 5:11 AM ET - Jul 24, 11:49 AM ET
Puerto Rico governor may resign amid massive protests
New reports indicate that embattled Gov. Ricardo Rosello may resign amid massive protests around the island.
Jul 24, 11:49 AM ET - Jul 23, 7:25 PM ET
Police and demonstrators continue to clash during Puerto Rico protests
Julio Ricardo Varela, founder of LatinoRebels.com and host of political podcast "In the Think" comments on the chaos ensuing between protesters and police in Puerto Rico.
Jul 23, 7:25 PM ET - Jul 23, 1:33 PM ET
Protests against governor expand across Puerto Rico
The turmoil has taken a toll on the island's economy as more cruise ships refuse to dock there, costing the island millions of dollars.
Jul 23, 1:33 PM ET - Jul 23, 1:19 PM ET
Protesters targeted with tear gas as they call for ouster of Puerto Rico governor
A massive protest spilled onto a major freeway in San Juan on Monday.
Jul 23, 1:19 PM ET - Jul 23, 9:33 AM ET
Tear gas deployed against protesters in Puerto Rico
Police deployed tear gas in San Juan as protesters continued to call for Gov. Rosselló to resign.
Jul 23, 9:33 AM ET - Jul 23, 12:06 AM ET
Protests against Puerto Rico's governor shut down traffic
Protesters spilled onto San Juan's main expressway as they called for Governor Ricardo Rossello to resign amid claims of corruption and mismanagement.
Jul 23, 12:06 AM ET - Jul 22, 10:00 PM ET
Former New York council speaker speaks out on Puerto Rico's governor
Latino Victory Project President Melissa Mark-Viverito discusses how hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans are coming together to demand Governor Ricardo Rossello's resignation.
Jul 22, 10:00 PM ET - Jul 22, 6:02 PM ET
Puerto Rico protests heat up as governor refuses to resign
Governor Ricardo Rossello announced he will not seek reelection, though he stands by his decision to not step down.
Jul 22, 6:02 PM ET - Jul 22, 5:59 PM ET
Luis Miranda on why Puerto Rico's protests are an important moment in history
Political consultant and father of "Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis Miranda comments on the significance of Puerto Rico's current protests in the context of the territory's history.
Jul 22, 5:59 PM ET - Jul 22, 4:37 PM ET
Protesters demand Puerto Rico governor's resignation
Tens of thousands of protesters Monday morning showed their outrage by shutting down a major freeway in the U.S. territory's capital.
Jul 22, 4:37 PM ET - Jul 22, 2:33 PM ET
Protesters demand Puerto Rico governor's resignation
Gov. Ricardo Rossella has announced he will not seek reelection, but 1 million people are getting ready to hit the streets in protest.
Jul 22, 2:33 PM ET - Jul 22, 11:39 AM ET
Puerto Rico governor will not seek reelection in 2020 amid firestorm over leak of vulgar chat room talk
Under mounting pressure to resign, the governor of Puerto Rico was bracing Sunday for what is expected to be the largest protest against his administration.
Jul 22, 11:39 AM ET - Jul 22, 12:17 AM ET
More protests as Puerto Ricans demand Gov. Rosello's resignation
One million people are expected to take to the streets tomorrow calling for Gov. Ricardo Rossello to resign over "improper" conduct and corruption allegations.
Jul 22, 12:17 AM ET - Jul 20, 5:54 PM ET
Julian Castro, Tulsi Gabbard among US pols calling on Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rossello to resign
2020 hopefuls Castro and Gabbard called on Rossello to resign.
Jul 20, 5:54 PM ET - Jul 18, 11:29 PM ET
Protests in Puerto Rico intensify as police, protesters clash
Demonstrators in Puerto Rico are calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello after leaked documents reveal homophobic and sexist language between government officials.
Jul 18, 11:29 PM ET - Jul 18, 10:40 PM ET
Trump tweets about Puerto Rico being 'under siege' amid violent protests over governor
Trump's tweets come as the unrest on the island grew more violent Wednesday night, when police fired tear gas on those marching in San Juan in protest of Gov. Rossello.
Jul 18, 10:40 PM ET - Jul 18, 5:24 PM ET
Puerto Rico protests intensify as civilians call for governor to step down
Protesters and police clash in Puerto Rico, as police force deploys tear gas on demonstrators.
Jul 18, 5:24 PM ET - Jul 18, 1:33 PM ET
More protests erupt in Puerto Rico as thousands take to the streets
Protestors doubled down on their calls for embattled Gov. Ricardo Rosello to resign and clashed with police, which involved the use of tear gas.
Jul 18, 1:33 PM ET - Jul 18, 11:43 AM ET
Puerto Rico governor says he will not resign despite protests over scandal involving controversial texts
Ricardo Rossello insisted that he would not leave office despite the scandals.
Jul 18, 11:43 AM ET - Jul 17, 1:48 PM ET
Crisis in Puerto Rico
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Jul 17, 1:48 PM ET - Jul 16, 9:57 PM ET
Governor of Puerto Rico says he will not resign following protests
A day after protesters clashed with police outside the governor's mansion, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello insisted that he would not resign his post.
Jul 16, 9:57 PM ET - Jul 16, 5:34 PM ET
Puerto Rico in turmoil amid governor scandal
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló is rejecting calls to resign after his profane private messages were uncovered.
Jul 16, 5:34 PM ET - Jul 15, 1:23 PM ET
Protesters gather outside governor's mansion in Puerto Rico demanding resignation
A number of top officials in the governor's administration have stepped down.
Jul 15, 1:23 PM ET