An island-wide strike in Puerto Rico

The WorldJuly 22, 2019

A large group of people are shown walking down the street and holding a long banner with the word "Renuncia" printed on it. — People hold a banner that reads “Resign” during a protest calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló in San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 22, 2019.
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