# Puerto Rico Senator Calls For More Witnesses In Family Department Probe

PNP Senator Jamie Barlucea urges expanding witnesses in Puerto Rico Family Department investigation.

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Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez, PNP Senator, stated on Thursday that she would already be calling additional witnesses for the Puerto Rico Senate Department of Family contracting investigation. [^1][^10]

The Puerto Rico Department of the Family delivered requested investigation documents to the Senate Family Commission on October 30, meeting the official deadline. [^2] LAP Consulting Group recommended NOLA Education for a $38 million contract with ADSEF after evaluating three bidders. [^3] Puerto Rico Senate Family Commission president Wanda Soto Tolentino granted Suzanne Roig until 30 October to submit contract evaluation documents. [^4]

Wandy Soto, president of the Senate Family Commission, stated she will wait for document submission from the Department of Family secretary due Friday before deciding on calling more witnesses. [^5] Senate Family Commission president Wanda Soto Tolentino stated the commission may pursue court action if review finds missing or incomplete documentation. [^6] The legislative investigation covers Star Academy contracts operated by NOLA Education, the dismissal of former ADSEF administrator Blanca Medina Díaz, and federal TANF fund usage. [^7]

Former ADSEF head Blanca Medina Díaz stated Suzanne Roig pressured her to advance the NOLA Education contract despite legal concerns over TANF fund usage. [^8] LAP Consulting Group held a $180,000 consulting contract with the Puerto Rico Department of Family from July 2025 to June 2026, plus an additional $81,000 5-month agreement signed July 2026. [^9] Wanda Soto Tolentino stated the commission will only gather evidence and refer findings to relevant authorities, not issue judgements. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez, PNP Senator, stated on Thursday that she would already be calling additional witnesses for the Puerto Rico Senate Department of Family contracting investigation. (WAPA.TV, News)
2. The Puerto Rico Department of the Family delivered requested investigation documents to the Senate Family Commission on October 30, meeting the official deadline. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
3. LAP Consulting Group recommended NOLA Education for a $38 million contract with ADSEF after evaluating three bidders. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
4. Puerto Rico Senate Family Commission president Wanda Soto Tolentino granted Suzanne Roig until 30 October to submit contract evaluation documents. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
5. Wandy Soto, president of the Senate Family Commission, stated she will wait for document submission from the Department of Family secretary due Friday before deciding on calling more witnesses. (WAPA.TV, News)
6. Senate Family Commission president Wanda Soto Tolentino stated the commission may pursue court action if review finds missing or incomplete documentation. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
7. The legislative investigation covers Star Academy contracts operated by NOLA Education, the dismissal of former ADSEF administrator Blanca Medina Díaz, and federal TANF fund usage. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
8. Former ADSEF head Blanca Medina Díaz stated Suzanne Roig pressured her to advance the NOLA Education contract despite legal concerns over TANF fund usage. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
9. LAP Consulting Group held a $180,000 consulting contract with the Puerto Rico Department of Family from July 2025 to June 2026, plus an additional $81,000 5-month agreement signed July 2026. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
10. The Puerto Rico Department of Family stated it has complied with all established terms and deadlines for the legislative investigation. (WAPA.TV, News)
11. Wanda Soto Tolentino stated the commission will only gather evidence and refer findings to relevant authorities, not issue judgements. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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