Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello’s resignation in effect in hours, but successor still unclear

RicardoHamdenCT/iStock(SAN JUAN, P.R.) — Ricardo Rossello, the embattled governor of Puerto Rico who was forced to step down amid a political scandal and mass protests, will officially resign as the island’s leader at 5 p.m. Friday. Yet who will hold the position remains unclear, as Rossello’s nomination for his possible successor has yet to be …

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