(CNN) —
Weeks of fury and protests gave way to celebrations and fireworks as Puerto Rico’s embattled governor announced he’ll step down.
But the widespread jubilation was quickly tempered by a sobering reality: No one’s sure what’s next for the US territory.
And as Gov. Ricardo Rosselló prepares to announce his successor, some say the woman next in line – Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez – would be just as problematic.
“We don’t want her, either,” said Manuel Capella, a doctor from Arecibo. “We’d keep protesting.”
Shortly after Rosselló announced his resignation, much of Puerto Rico turned into a massive block party. Festive music blared through the streets as fireworks lit up the sky.
Protesters have been frustrated for years over poverty and alleged government corruption.
But the final straw came this month, when Puerto Rico’s Center for Investigative Journalism published hundreds of leaked government chats showing Rosselló and members of his inner circle sharing profanity-laced, homophobic and misogynistic messages.
The targets included fellow politicians, members of the media and even victims of Hurricane Maria – which killed thousands of Puerto Ricans in 2017.
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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.