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Puerto Rico power vacuum: As embattled Gov. Rosello steps down, no one knows who will lead the island

August 2, 2019

Puerto Rico power vacuum: As embattled Gov. Rosello steps down, no one knows who will lead the island

Who will be Puerto Rico’s governor at 5 p.m. Friday? With just hours to go, no one seems to know for sure, which could create a constitutional crisis in the U.S. commonwealth.

Puerto Rico official: Former congressional rep to be nominated as island secretary of state, next in line for governor

July 30, 2019

Puerto Rico official: Former congressional rep to be nominated as island secretary of state, next in line for governor

Embattled Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló will nominate former congressional representative Pedro Pierluisi as secretary of state, effectively making him the next in the line to lead the U.S. territory after Rossello resigns Friday, an island lawmaker said.

Next-in-line to be governor of Puerto Rico says she has 'no interest' in the position

July 28, 2019

Next-in-line to be governor of Puerto Rico says she has 'no interest' in the position

The politician next in line to assume the post of Puerto Rico governor -- after Ricardo Rosselló announced his resignation last week -- revealed Sunday she has “no interest” in the position.

Puerto Rico crowds hail governor’s resignation, but say there are still a ‘lot of corrupt people' to remove

July 25, 2019

Puerto Rico crowds hail governor’s resignation, but say there are still a ‘lot of corrupt people' to remove

Demonstrators among the jubilant crowds celebrating the resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló in Old San Juan told Fox News Thursday they are “relieved” he will step down -- but that there are still a “lot of corrupt people we want to get out of here.”

Maxim Dadashev's 'devastated' opponent speaks out for first time since boxer's death

July 25, 2019

Maxim Dadashev's 'devastated' opponent speaks out for first time since boxer's death

The opponent of Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev, who died Tuesday after suffering a brain injury during a match on Friday, has spoken out for the first time since the pair faced off.

Crowds light fireworks, flood streets after Puerto Rico governor resigns; pols and celebs congratulate islanders

July 25, 2019

Crowds light fireworks, flood streets after Puerto Rico governor resigns; pols and celebs congratulate islanders

Crowds in San Juan set off fireworks and flooded the streets, cheering and waving Puerto Rican flags Wednesday, moments after learning that Gov. Ricardo Rosselló had announced plans to leave office.

Puerto Rico's governor to resign amid protests over leaked obscene online chats

July 25, 2019

Puerto Rico's governor to resign amid protests over leaked obscene online chats

Ricardo Rossello, the embattled governor of Puerto Rico, announced his resignation early Wednesday after more than a week of massive protests and calls for his ouster in the U.S. territory over allegations of corruption.

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to resign: sources

July 24, 2019

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to resign: sources

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló plans to resign, two sources have told Fox News, after his administration was the target of mass protests for weeks over corruption allegations and a leaked-message scandal.

Embattled Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló wants conversation with Trump

July 23, 2019

Embattled Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló wants conversation with Trump

Embattled Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told Fox News on Tuesday that he wants a conversation with President Trump, saying he disagreed with Trump’s claim that he is a “terrible governor.”

Puerto Rico judge issues search warrants for embattled governor and aides as protests continue

July 23, 2019

Puerto Rico judge issues search warrants for embattled governor and aides as protests continue

Puerto Rican officials on Tuesday confirmed that search warrants have been issued in the investigation into Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and 11 of his aides.