Offensive chat messages put a target on Puerto Rico governor’s back
Organisers expect 1-million residents of San Juan at rally to demand resignation over sexist and homophobic texts
22 July 2019 - 16:51
New Mexico — Thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of San Juan on Monday morning in massive demonstrations to demand that the US territory’s governor resign over offensive chat messages.
The Washington Post reported late on Sunday that organisers expected more than 1-million residents, about a third of the population, to join in the protests. There is also a call for a general strike from trade unions. Many business owners decided to close shops and offices for the day, media reported...
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