The chief of staff for Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has submitted his resignation, effective July 31, according to a letter obtained by CNN
In the letter, Ricardo Llerandi Cruz writes:"The last few days have been extremely difficult for everyone. At this historical juncture it is up to me to take the welfare of my family into consideration. The threats we've received can be tolerated as an individual, but I will never allow them to affect my home."Protests on the US territory have been ongoing for more than a week -- and older protesters said Monday's demonstrations were among the largest they've ever seen.
But demonstrators say the leaked messages are just one of many reasons why Puerto Rico's leadership needs to go.Read More"I am fed up with the thieving government," protester Maristella Gross said at Monday night's protest."I am fed up with corruption. I am fed up with lack of integrity.""This is an opportunity to Puerto Rico to clean house, to start over," said Ediris Rivera, 23.
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