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Tensions worsen after government’s bungling of chat scandal aftermath

Thousands storm Old San Juan demanding Rosselló’s resignation in violent protest; governor’s public statements fail to curb backlash

16 de julio de 2019 - 3:46 PM

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Governor Ricardo Rosselló.
Governor Ricardo Rosselló. (Juan Luis Martínez Pérez)

Old San Juan burned Monday night as thousands of Puerto Rico residents made their presence felt in the capital’s historic district, calling for the resignation of governor Ricardo Rosselló on the third day after the leak of hundreds of pages of texts featuring sexist and homophobic remarks between Rosselló and his executive team, as well as possible instances of illegal activities designed to shift the public narrative and discredit opponents.

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