Jesús Rivera Sánchez

Jesús Rivera Sánchez (born in Coamo, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican government official who served as the Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Education from 2010 to 2011.[1]

Jesús Rivera Sánchez
Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Education
In office 2010–2011
Personal details
Born	Coamo, Puerto Rico
Political party	PDP

Career

Rivera Sánchez was appointed on September 15, 2010 after protests by the general student body of Puerto Rico who are seeking remedies to the socioeconomic crisis faced by their institution, and two months of constant debate between the Senate of Puerto Rico and Governor.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

In September 2011, it was revealed that Rivera Sánchez was under investigation from the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority for alleged electricity theft. Although Rivera Sánchez denied the allegations, reports from the authority reflected irregularities in his electricity counter dating back to 2003.[9][10] At the same time, Rivera Sánchez faced accusations of nepotism after it was revealed that several of his relatives were promoted during his tenure.[11] As a result, members of the Popular Democratic Party asked for his resignation.[12] Rivera Sánchez initially denied that he would resign from his position.[13]

On October 23, 2011, a fire was reported inside the house of Rivera Sánchez. As a result, he decided to resign to his position on the same day.[14][15] Days after the fire, investigators revealed there were irregularities in the testimonies regarding the nature of the fire. Rivera Sánchez has been questioned about it in several occasions and the investigation is still pending.[16][17]

References

1. Coto, Danica (26 August 2010). "Puerto Rican teachers strike over staff, funding". KSL.com. Associated Press.
2. Colon, Raul (3 August 2010). "Fortuño designates Rivera as Education Secretary". Puerto Rico Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012.
3. Colon, Raul (17 August 2010). "Rivera Schatz puts Education secretary nominee on hold". Puerto Rico Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012.
4. Colon, Raul (4 September 2010). "Education Secretary designate to plead his case". Puerto Rico Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012.
5. Colon, Raul (8 September 2010). "Rivera Schatz names blue-ribbon group to study status of education". Puerto Rico Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012.
6. Colon, Raul (9 September 2010). "Today could decide future of Education secretary". Puerto Rico Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012.
7. Colon, Raul (16 September 2010). "Finally confirmed as Secretary of Education by the Senate Wednesday". Puerto Rico Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012.
8. "UPR students ready to retake struggle". Puerto Rico Daily Sun. Inter News Wire Service. 16 September 2010. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012.
9. Millán Rodríguez, Yamilet (September 28, 2011). "Le investigan el contador". El Vocero. Archived from the original on January 7, 2012.
10. Vocero.com (October 19, 2011). "Rivera Sánchez niega que se roba la luz". El Vocero.
11. Millán Rodríguez, Yamilet (October 19, 2011). "Guiso familiar en el DE". El Vocero. Archived from the original on December 22, 2011.
12. Millán Rodríguez, Yamilet (October 19, 2011). "Exigen destitución del Secretario de Educación". El Vocero. Archived from the original on December 21, 2011.
13. "Secretario de Educación niega renuncia". El Vocero. Inter News Service. October 20, 2011.
14. Justicia Doll, Sara M. (October 23, 2011). "Le queman la casa al Secretario de Educación Jesús Rivera Sánchez". Primera Hora.
15. Caro González, Leysa (October 23, 2011). "Júbilo por la renuncia de Jesús Rivera Sánchez". Primera Hora.
16. Hernández Pérez, Maribel (October 25, 2011). "Surgen dudas en pesquisa por fuego en casa de Jesús Rivera Sánchez". Primera Hora.
17. Hernández Pérez, Maribel (October 27, 2011). "Avanza pesquisa por fuego en casa de Jesús Rivera Sánchez". Primera Hora.

External links

• Puerto Rico Department of Education (in Spanish)