VOICED : Cientos celebran la renuncia de gobernador de Puerto Rico

In San Juan, Puerto Rico, people celebrated Governor Ricardo Rosselló's resignation following mass protests. Pedro Pierluisi was appointed as the new governor, promising stability. The House approved his appointment, with the Senate vote pending. Rosselló resigned amid a scandal involving offensive messages and corruption charges against officials. Pierluisi, a former congressman, has ties to the Fiscal Oversight Board. His appointment signifies a return to economic control by the board, sparking mixed reactions. Puerto Rico faces a financial crisis, with a $70 billion debt exacerbated by hurricanes.

What event led to the celebration in the streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico?

• The end of a natural disaster

• The election of a new governor

• A national holiday

• The resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló

Who assumed the governorship of Puerto Rico after Rosselló's resignation?

• A local mayor

• A member of the Senate

• Pedro Pierluisi

• Ricardo Rosselló

What was one of the reasons for Rosselló's resignation?

• A natural disaster

• A financial crisis

• A leaked chat scandal

• An election defeat

What role did Pedro Pierluisi hold before becoming governor?

• President of the Fiscal Oversight Board

• Mayor of San Juan

• Congressman for Puerto Rico in Washington

• Senator of Puerto Rico

What economic challenge was Puerto Rico facing before the hurricanes?

• A tourism decline

• A bankruptcy declaration

• A trade embargo

• A labor strike