Ricardo Rossello

Ricky Martin finds inspiration in Puerto Rico protests

The 48-year-old father of four children joined in the big demonstrations last year that led Ricardo Rossello to resign as the island's governor.

Celebrations as scandal-tainted Puerto Rico governor resigns

Ricardo Rossello steps down after weeks of popular protests over offensive private chat messages between Rossello and his inner circle. Veteran politician Pedro Pierluisi is new governor.

Woman set to replace Puerto Rico's governor doesn't want job

Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez, the woman who is supposed to replace Puerto Rico's governor said she doesn't want the job.

Massive protests in Puerto Rico for governor's resignation

Billed as one of the biggest protests ever seen in the US island territory, thousands of irate locals pledge to drive Governor Ricardo Rossello from office over offensive chat scandal.

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

US President Donald Trump demanded Congress include money for the wall, one of his biggest 2016 campaign promises, in a funding bill he was expected to sign either later on Friday or Saturday.

Nearly 3,000 deaths in Puerto Rico linked to Hurricane Maria

A new report says the September 2017 storm killed almost 3,000, almost double the previous government estimate.

Hurricane-struck Puerto Ricans treated as ‘second-class citizens’ by US

Amid shocking stories of devastation left by Hurricane Maria on the US territory, growing questions about the lack of assistance by the US authorities are topped off by President Donald Trump throwing rolls of paper at survivors.

Trump says Puerto Rico disaster straining US budget

The US president heaps praise on the relief efforts of his administration during his visit to the hurricane-hit island.

Trump to visit storm-battered Puerto Rico

Amid criticism, US President is set to make his first visit to Puerto Rico two weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated the US territory.

Trump calls Puerto Rico officials as relief efforts fall short

The call came hours after US president Donald Trump questioned the leadership of San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz who pleaded for federal aid.

Navy hospital ship to head to Puerto Rico as rescue operations continue

The Pentagon said the hospital ship will depart on Friday from Norfolk, Virginia. Many parts of Puerto Rico are still struggling with crippled infastructure.

Trump praises relief efforts in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

US President Donald Trump says his administration is doing a good job in its relief efforts in storm-hit Puerto Rico. But locals are complaining that they still have "not seen any help."