# Senate Ethics Committee pauses complaint against Senator Héctor Joaquín Sánchez

Puerto Rico Senate Ethics Commission temporarily halts review of complaint against Senator Sánchez.

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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]

## What this stands on

1. The Senate Ethics Commission temporarily suspended evaluation of the ethics complaint against Senator Héctor Joaquín Sánchez. (WAPA.TV, News)
2. On Friday, Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario stated she will avoid making public comments on the controversy involving Senator Héctor Joaquín Sánchez Álvarez. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
3. 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. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
4. Senate Ethics Commission president Juan Oscar Morales stated the pause will continue until Education and Justice department investigations conclude. (WAPA.TV, News)
5. The complaint against Héctor Joaquín Sánchez relates to the alleged transport of four Loíza students to a Partido Nuevo Progresista political event in Camuy. (WAPA.TV, News)
6. Julia Nazario confirmed she has been monitoring the four minor students involved in the allegations. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
7. 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. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
8. The Senate ethics review process will resume once both official department investigations are completed. (WAPA.TV, News)

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