The summer of 2019 will be remembered by the Puerto Ricans as one of the greatest they ever had.
A leaked Telegram chat ignited the rage that lead to the resignation of Ricardo Rosselló as Governor of Puerto Rico. About two weeks of daily protest were enough to end the mandate of Rosselló. In a matter of a month, Puerto Rico had 3 governors and a legacy of strong people that remind me that when the people focus the protest on a single point, results can be achieved.
I’ve in many protest in Puerto Rico over the last 5 years. None on of them like the ones on the Summer of 2019. People from every part of the island were protesting. No matter what party they used to vote, no matter race, color, age, religion, gender, social class, everybody was united asking for one thing: “Ricky Renuncia” (Resign Ricky).
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 14: A man holds a Puerto Rico flag during a protest in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 18: Police barricades near to the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 14: Multiples posters with the phrase "Ricky Renuncia" are all around Old San Juan.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 14: A local activist is being detained by the police.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 14: Multiples posters with the phrase "Ricky Renuncia" are all around Old San Juan.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: Police use tear gas against demonstrators.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: A demonstrator runs in front of a barricade.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 14: Demonstrator in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: Demonstrator in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: A demonstrator affected by the tear gas.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: A demonstrator holds a Puerto Rico flag in front of the police barricade.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: A photojournalist shows a can of tear gas .
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: Fire department members working.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: A demonstrator.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 17: A photojournalist working next to the police barricade seconds after tear gas was used against demonstrators.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: Demonstrators in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 15: A Demonstrator was hit on the head by a police member.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 17: Two photojournalists working next to the police barricade seconds after tear gas was used against demonstrators.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 18: A police looking from demonstrator at the old san juan empty streets.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 18: Two demonstrators are being arrested.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 18: A woman stands in front of the police barricade.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 19: Demonstrators in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 19: Demonstrators with horses in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 19: Demonstrators in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 19: Demonstrators in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 22: People gather to protest on a main highway to protest against the governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 21: A priest protest in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 17: Reggaeton artist Bad Bunny and Residente lead a protest against the governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 22: People gather to protest on a main highway to protest against the governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 22: People gather to protest on a main highway to protest against the governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 22: People gather to protest on a main highway to protest against the governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 22: People gather to protest on a main highway to protest against the governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 24: Reggaeton artist Residente in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 24: People gather on a local bar at old san juan watching news.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 24: Demonstrators in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 24: Governor Ricardo Rossello during his resignation speech.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 24: People celebrate after governor resignation.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 24: People celebrate after governor resignation.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 24: People celebrate after governor resignation.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 25: People celebrate after governor resignation.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 24: A concert to celebrate after governor resignation.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - AUGUST 6: Pedro Pierluisi self declared interim governor. The court later decided that Wanda Vasquez is the next on succession to be as interim governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - AUGUST 2: A tourist looks on the balcony of an Airbnb the protest held in front of the governor mansion.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - AUGUST 2: People protest against Pedro Pierluisi who self declared interim governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - AUGUST 7: Puerto Rico Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez sworn in as governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - AUGUST 7: Puerto Rico Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez sworn in as governor.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - AUGUST 7: Puerto Rico Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez sworn in as governor.
Alejandro Granadillo
Alejandro is a documentary photographer and videographer based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.