Puerto ricans exploded in cheers and celebrations. N today whe governor announced he will resign. He made the announcement on facebook around midnight. Protesters have been camped outside the Governors Mansion for almost two weeks, over a scandalinvolving offensive chat messages and corruption allegations. Gabez gutierre has more now from the island. It was an incredible scene. Thousands of protesters in old san juan. Demanding the governor resign. Rumors were swirling that the governor could resign at any minute, and then just before midnight came the announcement that he would be a deliveri pretaped message on social media. People gathered around to listen to that messag ould resign effective august 2nd. It was an incredible reversal. A stunning turn of events. A afterbout two weeks of unrest here in puerto rico. The governor had been under fire, and pressure had intensified for him toig res after priv gte chatroup messages were leaked. They included derogatory and homophobic comment
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