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      Puerto Rico Blackout From Fiona Fuels Calls for 'Immediate Climate Action'

      While pushing for a shift to green energy, the Sunrise Movement also said that "the catastrophic flooding and loss of power are the result of colonial policies that put profit over the people of PR."

      Jessica Corbett
      Sep 19, 2022

      Progressive U.S. lawmakers and green groups on Monday pointed to the damage and blackout Hurricane Fiona caused across Puerto Rico to demand immediate climate action along with relief efforts that center the needs of the U.S. territory's people.

      "The climate crisis is urgent and here. We will continue to fight for policies that can protect our planet and people."

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      As Rossello Resigns, Renewed Protests Demand 'Real and Radical Change' Instead of Continued Austerity and Corruption

      As Rossello Resigns, Renewed Protests Demand 'Real and Radical Change' Instead of Continued Austerity and Corruption

      "We didn't demand the resignation of a corrupted government, for having another equally corrupted. We are demanding a real alternative."

      Julia Conley
      Aug 03, 2019

      Stepping down after mass protests over alleged corruption and leaked messages in which he denigrated women and LGBTQ people, Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello appointed his secretary of state to succeed him--but elation over the success of the recent protests gave way to more demonstrations against the new governor.

      Hundreds of Puerto Ricans marched to the governor's mansion Friday night, decrying the appointment of Gov. Pedro Pierluisi as an illegitimate continuation of Rossello's policies.

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      'He Needs to Go!' Hundreds of Thousands Set to Pour Into Streets as Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello Refuses to Resign

      'He Needs to Go!' Hundreds of Thousands Set to Pour Into Streets as Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello Refuses to Resign

      "The people are not going to go away. That's what he's hoping for, but we outnumber him."

      Jake Johnson
      Jul 22, 2019

      As mass street protests demanding his immediate resignation intensified over the weekend and are expected to continue growing Monday, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello stepped down as head of his party on Sunday and announced he will not seek reelection in 2020--but stopped short of leaving his post.

      "To every Puerto Rican man and every Puerto Rican woman, I've heard you and I hear you today," Rossello said during a Facebook livestream. "I've made mistakes and I have apologized."

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