Puerto Rico Governor Says He Is Resigning After Weeks of Protests

Puerto Rico Governor Says He Is Resigning After Weeks of Protests
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello during a press conference regarding the number of estimated deaths in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aug. 28, 2018. Carlos Giusti/AP Photo
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Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rosselló says he is resigning on July 24 after weeks of protests over what he says is due to leaked obscene, misogynistic online chats.

Rosselló said his resignation will be effective on Aug. 2.