HAPPENING NOW: Crowd gathers in San Juan as Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló announces his resignation, effective August 2 at 5 pm.
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.
In a lengthy message, Rossello cited the accomplishments of his administration when it comes to infrastructure, corruption reforms and LGBT rights. He also noted the challenges the island faced after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.The streets of San Juan have been filled with protesters over the past 11 days. Tens of thousands turned out to massive protests on Monday, which ended in police firing tear gas at some protesters late in the night.
Protesters made it clear that the resignation they sought was that of Rossello. Three days before his announcement, the governor said in a video address he would not step down in the face of protests, but also would not seek reelection in 2020. Reports of Rossello's possible resignation prompted cheers from hundreds of protesters Tuesday evening, but the official announcement didn't come for 24 hours.
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