(CNN) —
Puerto Rico’s speaker of the House called for a special legislative session to begin impeachment proceedings for Gov. Ricardo Rosselló on Wednesday, after an expected announcement of his resignation did not materialize.
Rosselló “made a commitment” with lawmakers to make an announcement around 5 p.m., Puerto Rico Rep. Jose Melendez told CNN en Español. Rosselló had been expected to resign Wednesday after more than a week of protests, according to a source familiar with the situation.
“It’s after 8 p.m. and the governor has not kept his word,” Melendez said.
About an hour after the announcement was expected, Public Affairs Secretary Anthony Maceira told reporters outside the governor’s official residence that Rosselló was getting ready to make an announcement “directly to the people of Puerto Rico.” He has not yet spoken.
A team of legal experts was commissioned last week by Speaker of the House Carlos Johnny Méndez to review messages from the governor’s group chat and determine whether any crimes were committed.
Edgardo Roman Espada, president of the Puerto Rico Bar Association, said the trio of experts believe there’s evidence of five possible crimes, including illegal misuse of public office for personal gain, embezzlement, negligence as pertaining to fulfilling the duties of public office and violations of the government ethics law.
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Protesters celebrate in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, after Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced that he will resign.
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Puerto Ricans wave flags in celebration of Rosselló's resignation.
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Demonstrators react in front of the governor's mansion, known as La Fortaleza.
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People in the crowd hold flowers and flags outside the governor's mansion.
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A demonstrator rejoices after Rosselló announced his resignation.
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Jubilant demonstrators are seen in the streets of Old San Juan.
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A woman celebrates near La Fortaleza.
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A Puerto Rican man cheers after the resignation of Rosselló.
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A demonstrator listens to Rosselló's resignation message on a cell phone.
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Protesters rally in San Juan on Wednesday, July 24.
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Demonstrators react Tuesday, July 23, upon hearing reports that Rosselló would step down.
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Police clash with protesters during demonstrations against Rosselló on Monday, July 22. The protests continued into Tuesday morning.
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A protester throws a tear gas canister toward police in San Juan.
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A protester reacts to tear gas outside the governor's mansion.
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Protesters run away from tear gas near the governor's mansion.
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A line of police moves toward demonstrators.
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A woman confronts police in riot gear.
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Protesters disperse in a cloud of tear gas.
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People hold up their phones during the rally outside the governor's mansion.
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Protesters demonstrate near a police barricade set up along a street leading to the governor's mansion.
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This aerial view, taken from a drone, shows protesters on the Expreso Las Americas highway on Monday.
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People join the rally against Rosselló on Monday.
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A masked man protests in San Juan.
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Protesters block the way to Rosselló's residence on Monday.
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Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin, waving a rainbow flag, joins the protests on Monday. Members of the group chat that Rosselló took part in made vulgar references to the star's sexuality.
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Puerto Ricans in San Juan demand Rosselló's resignation on Monday.
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Protesters attach a banner to a highway sign.
