For nine days, thousands of Puerto Ricans have filled the streets of San Juan in an effort to force the island’s governor to resign. Many of the protesters are angry about Governor Ricardo Rossell’s actions after hurricanes struck Puerto Rico in 2017. They were also unhappy with reports of corruption in his administration, and the bankruptcy process in the United States territory. But the publication on July 13 of sexist and homophobic messages between Rossell and top aides pushed Puerto Ricans’ patience to the limit. Some of the messages are said to have joked about the victims of Hurricane Maria. Rossell announced on Sunday that he would not seek re-election next year. He also said he would leave his position as head of the New Progressive Party, known as the PNP. But that seemed to have little effect on the crowds, which continue the push for his immediate resignation.
Title: Puerto Ricans Continue Protests against Governor
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data-start-time='25250' data-end-time='36563'>They were also unhappy with reports of corruption in his administration, and the bankruptcy process in the United States territory.</span> <span data-start-time='36563' data-end-time='51354'>But the publication on July 13 of sexist and homophobic messages between Rossell and top aides pushed Puerto Ricans’ patience to the limit.</span> <span data-start-time='51354' data-end-time='59188'>Some of the messages are said to have joked about the victims of Hurricane Maria.</span> <span data-start-time='59188' data-end-time='66479'>Rossell announced on Sunday that he would not seek re-election next year.</span> <span data-start-time='66479' data-end-time='76292'>He also said he would leave his position as head of the New Progressive Party, known as the PNP.</span> <span data-start-time='76292' data-end-time='86146'>But that seemed to have little effect on the crowds, which continue the push for his immediate resignation.</span> </p></div><div 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data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3501/some_messages_joked_about_victims_of__blank_.wav'>Some messages joked about victims of <span class='blank'>Hurricane Maria</span>.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='Hurricane Maria'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3501/domestic_violence.wav'><span>domestic violence</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3501/police_brutality.wav'><span>police brutality</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3501/corrupt_officials.wav'><span>corrupt officials</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3501/hurricane_maria.wav'><span>Hurricane Maria</span></div></div></div><div class='question-buttons'><button class='skip-button'></button><button 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