Senator Héctor Joaquín Sánchez Álvarez is facing allegations of transporting four minor students to a political event in Camuy and communicating with them via chat. ^[1][3][5] On Friday, Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario stated she will avoid making public comments on the controversy involving Senator Héctor Joaquín Sánchez Álvarez. ^[2] Senate Ethics Commission president Juan Oscar Morales stated the pause will continue until Education and Justice department investigations conclude. ^[4] Julia Nazario confirmed she has been monitoring the four minor students involved in the allegations. ^[6] Senator Héctor Joaquín Sánchez Álvarez published a Facebook statement denying improper conduct, requesting full public release of evidence, and stating he has a clear conscience. ^[7] The Senate ethics review process will resume once both official department investigations are completed. ^[8]