Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announces he will not run for reelection next year, and is resigning as the president of the New Progressive Party
"A huge portion of the population is unhappy and I recognize it," Rosselló said on Facebook Live."I've heard you, I love the island and people. ... Today I have the responsibility to direct my strengths to try to find alternatives so that with God we may be able to move forward." Rosselló is two and a half years into his four year term.Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló vows he won't resign amid a political scandal.
On the ground as Puerto Rico's political protests erupt 03:42Rafael"June" Rivera Ortega, secretary general of the New Progressive Party, said in a statement that working with Rosselló"has been a true honor." After a new party president has been chosen, Ortega said he too will step down as secretary general.
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