Local Puerto Rican Media Reporting That Ricardo Rossello Resignation Is Imminent
In a dramatic shift to the biggest political crisis in the history of Puerto Rico, several media outlets on the island are reporting that governor Ricardo Rossellós resignation is imminent and could happen as soon as Wednesday.
Puerto Ricos El Nuevo Día reported on Tuesday night that several sources have confirmed that the embattled governor will announce his resignation in the next couple of hours. Noticentro has also reported that the resignation will happen on Wednesday.
The ENDi noted that Rosselló has recorded a farewell message that will be broadcast before noon on Wednesday. The article noted that Secretary of Justice, Wanda Vázquez would be the new governor since the Secretary of State position is absent.
On Telemundo Puerto Rico on Tuesday night, host Jay Fonseca also reported around 10:50 pm ET that a source close to the situation said that Rosselló will resign tomorrow, but that other sources are denying this.
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