Remezcla https://remezcla.com/tag/ricardo-rossello/ Our Thing Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:34:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://remezcla.com/wp-content/themes/remezcla/assets/images/social/precomposed-144x144.png Remezcla https://remezcla.com/tag/ricardo-rossello/ 144 144 The First Female Independent Candidate for Puerto Rico Governor Is Running for the Spot Again https://remezcla.com/culture/alexandra-lugaro-first-female-independent-candidate-puerto-rico-governor-running-again/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:30:26 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=271631 On Tuesday, lawyer Alexandra Lúgaro announced she would be running for governor of Puerto Rico in the 2020 elections during a speech at the Plazuela La Rogativa in Old San Juan. The 38-year-old politico said she was inspired to run for the highest office on the archipelago again after the massive summer protests that unseated

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]]> Wanda Vázquez, Reported to Be Puerto Rico’s Next Governor, Doesn’t Want the Job https://remezcla.com/culture/wanda-vazquez-puerto-rico-governor/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:22:16 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=265212 Just as Puerto Ricans began expressing their opposition to Wanda Vázquez Garced – the woman that would reportedly take over for disgraced Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosselló – the justice secretary tweeted that she doesn’t want the job. “I will reiterate: I do not have any interest in becoming the governor,” she tweeted. “It is

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]]> Embattled Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello Faces Growing Calls For Resignation Protesters demonstrate against Ricardo Rosselló, the governor of Puerto Rico, near police that are manning a barricade set up along a street leading to the governor's mansion on July 21, 2019 in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images Boricuas Celebrate News That Governor Ricardo Rosselló Has Resigned https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/ricardo-rossello-resigned/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:23:04 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=265051 After more than a week of protests, Ricardo Rosselló has announced that he will resign as governor of Puerto Rico, effective August 2. Following the release of nearly 900 pages of homophobic, sexist, and offensive messages exchanged between him and members of his government, Rosselló faced immense pressure to leave office. Some members of his

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]]> Rallies Held Around U.S. In Solidarity With Puerto Rican Protestors Protestors rally against Ricardo Rossello, the Governor of Puerto Rico, in Columbus Circle on July 22, 2019 in New York City. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images Walter Mercado: “I Am Publicly Asking Mr. Rosselló to Resign” https://remezcla.com/culture/walter-mercado-ricardo-rossello-resign/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:54:16 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=265070 What’s happening in Puerto Rico is weighing on Walter Mercado. In a recent interview with El Nuevo Día, the celebrity astrologer explained that he feels uneasy with Governor Ricardo Rosselló’s refusal to step down. Recently, a trove of sexist, homophobic, and offensive messages between Rosselló and his government were released to the public. For more

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]]> House Passes $81 Billion Disaster Aid Package Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello. The House has passed a $81 billion emergency aid bill to help Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and California to rebuild after natural disasters this year. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images #CacerolaGirl Has Gone Viral For Her One-Person Cacerolazo Protesting Puerto Rican Cops https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/cacerola-girl-puerto-rico-protests/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:02:35 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=264991 As the protests calling for Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation continue, we’ve seen some outstanding moments: Bad Bunny waving his flag with so much vigor that it detached from the pole it was on or Kefrén Velasquez doing whatever is necessary – in his case, both riding a motorcycle and a horse – to get the

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]]> Protesters Demand Resignation Of Puerto Rico’s Governor Ricardo Rossello Police are seen as they clashed with protesters during their demonstration against Ricardo Rossello, the Governor of Puerto Rico, on July 22, 2019 in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images Boricuas Took Over Grand Central In a Glorious Musical Protest of Governor Ricardo Rosselló https://remezcla.com/culture/puerto-rican-musical-protest-grand-central-ricardo-rossello/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:55:23 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=264960 On Monday, Puerto Ricans started an island-wide strike. The images of Monday’s demonstrations were striking. People as far as the eye could see came out – waving their flags and holding signs – and further putting pressure on Governor Ricardo Rosselló to resign. Recently, a trove of messages were released to the public. In it,

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]]> Rallies Held Around U.S. In Solidarity With Puerto Rican Protesters Protestors gather before a candlelight vigil outside City Hall, while demanding the resignation of Ricardo Rossello, the Governor of Puerto Rico, on July 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images #ParoNacional: These Videos & Photos of Puerto Rico Today Show How Fed Up Boricuas Are With Rosselló https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/paro-nacional-puerto-rico-governor-ricardo-rossello/ Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:35:44 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=264917 Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rosselló’s term has been thrown into chaos following leaks from a chat group of government officials that contained sexist and homophobic messages, as well as strong indications of corruption. Despite days of massive protests, the Puerto Rican governor refuses to step down. On Sunday, he went on Facebook Live to address

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]]> Embattled Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello Faces Growing Calls For Resignation Protesters demonstrate against Ricardo Rosselló, the governor of Puerto Rico, near police that are manning a barricade set up along a street leading to the governor's mansion on July 21, 2019 in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images Daddy Yankee Delivered a Powerful #RickyRenuncia Message at Premios Juventud https://remezcla.com/features/music/daddy-yankee-ricardo-rossello-premios-juventud/ Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:17:27 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_features&p=264851 The only thing missing at this year’s Premios Juventud – in terms of tapping into the current political climate – was an unsympathetic remix of Karol G and Anuel AA’s “Dices Que Te Vas” that’d be about un pueblo encabronado who tells Governor Ricardo “Ricky” Rosselló que se va, y (surprise) se va. What’s happening

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]]> Premios Juventud 2019 – Show Daddy Yankee accepts an award on stage during Premios Juventud 2019 at Watsco Center on July 18, 2019 in Coral Gables, Florida. Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images Bad Bunny, Benicio del Toro & More High Profile Boricuas Join Protests Against Governor Rosselló https://remezcla.com/lists/culture/bad-bunny-benicio-del-toro-governor-protests-puerto-rico/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 22:16:57 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=264735 Puerto Ricans have taken to the streets to protest Governor Ricardo Rosselló. Following the leak of a series of mocking and contemptuous Telegram messages from Rosselló and members of his cabinet, many have called for Rosselló to resign. Earlier this week and in the midst of protests, Bad Bunny announced he would head back to

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]]> House Passes $81 Billion Disaster Aid Package Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello. The House has passed a $81 billion emergency aid bill to help Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and California to rebuild after natural disasters this year. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images Elizabeth Warren Is Only 2020 Candidate to Comment on Puerto Rico’s Governor Crisis Amid Mass Protests https://remezcla.com/culture/elizabeth-warren-ricardo-rossello-chat-protests/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:57:36 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=264720 Puerto Rico is going through a pivotal moment. Since the release of an 889-page group chat highlighting Governor Ricardo Rosselló‘s inappropriate, homophobic and misogynistic comments about his rivals and allies, Puerto Ricans have called for his resignation. Already two senior members of Ricky’s cabinet have quit, but Rosselló hopes he can move past this incident.

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]]> Embattled Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello Faces Growing Calls For Resignation Nicole Lopez joins with other protesters demonstrating along a street leading to the Governors mansion as they call for Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello to step down on July 16, 2019 in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images