Thomas Rivera Schatz, President of the Senate, congratulated Hiram Torres Montalvo, the newly elected mayor of Cataño, on his victory in the municipal elections through a message on his Facebook account. Rivera Schatz also extended congratulations to the other candidates who participated in the process and highlighted the extraordinary participation of voters. He recognized the work of the electoral team, officials, observers, and staff of the Comisión Estatal de Elecciones (CEE), as well as Aníbal Vega Borges, the electoral commissioner of the Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP).
The senator stated that the electoral process in Cataño was transparent and without question. Rivera Schatz concluded his message by expressing his support for the PNP ahead of the 2028 elections.