Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rosselló Resigns
Puerto Ricans called for the resignation of governor Ricardo Rosselló, after the Center for Investigative Journalism revealed messages from a private group chat where he made misogynistic and racist remarks about his constituents. Now, they have reason to rejoice.
Late on Wednesday (July 24), Rosselló announced his resignation, effective August 2 at 5 p.m. via a Facebook Live. CBS This Morning correspondent David Begnaud then tweeted that Rosselló had physically left the governor’s mansion. Thousands took to the streets, and to Twitter, to celebrate:
WATCH: Puerto Rico celebrates the resignation of outgoing Governor Ricardo Rossello #rickyrenuncia pic.twitter.com/8vxCbD5ip2
— Bloomberg TicToc (@tictoc) July 25, 2019
5 #Noticias
— Aiola Virella (@AiolaVirella) July 25, 2019
✅Renuncia Ricardo Rosselló a la Gobernación
✅Salida efectiva el 2 de agosto
✅Wanda Vázquez asumiría la Gobernación, de ser necesario al llegar el momento
✅El pueblo celebra en las calles
✅ Izan bandera de ?? en Lima 2019 Video @encarnajm94 pic.twitter.com/GyvD1muAmI
NEW: Reaction from San Juan Mayor @CarmenYulinCruz “The people have spoken. Justice has prevailed… I am prouder than ever today to be Puerro Rican.” @ABC #PuertoRico pic.twitter.com/PO6odd6hvS
— Joshua Hoyos (@JoshuaHoyos) July 25, 2019
WE DID IT!!! RICARDO ROSELLÓ, FIRST GOVERNOR TO RESIGN IN THE HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY!!!#RickyRenuncia#RickyRenunció#RickyArrancaPalCarajo
— Coraly Gonzalez (@u2cora) July 25, 2019
Puerto Ricans have taken over the streets in celebration. Epic moment! pic.twitter.com/GQGU5NuB0r
— Jacqueline Font (@FontJackie) July 25, 2019
Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rossello has resigned after nearly 2 weeks of protesters demanding his ouster, effective August 2! This is how democracy works! #PeoplePower #RickyRenuncia pic.twitter.com/VUYsn1XhF9
— Taiba Sultana (@TSultana2019) July 25, 2019
But not everyone is happy with his replacement; it seems Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez may have some controversies of own with which to contend:
And the #WandaLeaks begin. Documents first reported by @SRCSandra show Wanda Vázquez, who will succeed Gov. Rosselló in Puerto Rico, declined to investigate the mismanagement of aid after Hurricane Maria and commited various ethical violations.https://t.co/C4Act40C9u
— Andrea González-Ramírez (@andreagonram) July 25, 2019
It was mentioned during the newscast in PR that Wanda Vazquez has said she would resign if it came to her being the next governor. So this will be interesting.
— Angie B. (@letangieexplore) July 25, 2019
I thought Puerto Rico would have a governor that looked like them until I saw #RickyRenuncio . Now y'all have #WandaVazquez next? To me, this is white people sending you a clear message of white supremacy. Why do the people chosen to govern you look nothing like you? pic.twitter.com/RyyJ5s7702
— WiTNESS (@TnessWi) July 25, 2019
CPIPR reporter confirms Wanda Vázquez is being investigated for attempting to cover up a post-María scandal regarding lost supplies. https://t.co/1yuAy4Coh4
— Gabe Gonzalez (@gaybonez) July 25, 2019
@DavidBegnaud this is part of the reason why Puerto Rico doesn't want Wanda Vazquez to assume governorship either. The corruption is so far entrenched in our government that it has caused uncertainty and distrust in our judicial system. #WandaRenuncia#RickyRenuncio pic.twitter.com/gySvUIHyRp
— Jose Carrion (@JC11_PR) July 25, 2019
“Hey Wanda Vázquez, don’t get dressed because you’re not going, take the Board with you and Thomas Rivera Schatz”
— Natalia (@nataliarodmed) July 25, 2019
The fight continues https://t.co/5rDWQdPi7p