Embattled Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello resigns after weeks of protests

(Worthy News) – Gov. Ricardo Rossello, the embattled leader of Puerto Rico, has resigned after weeks of protest and multiple declarations he would remain in office through January 2021.

Rossello, who has faced intense pressure from protesters and politicians to step down after the leak of offensive text messages between the governor and his top aides, made the announcement in a livestreamed message late Wednesday.

His resignation is effective Aug. 2 at 5 p.m. [ Source: ABC News (Read More…) ]

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