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Puerto Rico Ethics Office files charges against former senior government officials

OEG filed ethics complaints against ex-Gobernación secretary Francisco Domenech and ex-undersecretary Itza García.

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The Office of Government Ethics (OEG) announced on November 3 2026 that it filed formal ethics complaints against former Gobernación Secretary Francisco Domenech and former Undersecretary Itza García. [1] Francisco Domenech's complaint was filed under Article 4.6(c) of Puerto Rico Law 1-2012, alleging he improperly hired former Justice Department official Janet Parra Mercado for personal legal representation within the post-employment prohibition period. [2][4] Francisco Domenech publicly stated the OEG is applying a flawed interpretation of ethics law, and that no allegation of personal benefit or misuse of public funds was made against him. [3] Itza García is alleged by OEG to have intervened to arrange the hiring of her romantic partner Luis Sánchez Andino at a government agency under her supervision. [5] Francisco Domenech stated he will formally respond to the complaint, and will pursue court action if required [6]
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  1. The Office of Government Ethics (OEG) announced on November 3 2026 that it filed formal ethics complaints against former Gobernación Secretary Francisco Domenech and former Undersecretary Itza García. · Radio Isla 1320 AM
  2. The ethics complaint alleges Francisco Domenech violated Article 4.6(c) of Puerto Rico Law 1-2012 by hiring Janet Parra as personal defense counsel · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  3. Francisco Domenech publicly stated the OEG is applying a flawed interpretation of ethics law, and that no allegation of personal benefit or misuse of public funds was made against him. · Radio Isla 1320 AM
  4. Francisco Domenech's complaint was filed under Article 4.6(c) of Puerto Rico Law 1-2012, alleging he improperly hired former Justice Department official Janet Parra Mercado for personal legal representation within the post-employment prohibition period. · Radio Isla 1320 AM
  5. Itza García is alleged by OEG to have intervened to arrange the hiring of her romantic partner Luis Sánchez Andino at a government agency under her supervision. · Radio Isla 1320 AM
  6. Francisco Domenech stated he will formally respond to the complaint, and will pursue court action if required · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
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