Messages exchanged in several government chats held by the Puerto Rico House of Representatives’ Government Committee reaffirm the conclusion that Energy czar Josué Colón committed perjury in his appearance at a public hearing, according to committee chair Víctor Parés Otero. Parés said the first partial report of the investigation into the failed generation contract awarded to Power Expectations will be filed and referred to the authorities this week.
Politics
Parés Says Chats Show Energy Czar Josué Colón Perjured Himself; Referral Expected This Week
At a glance
- Víctor Parés Otero will refer Josué Colón to authorities this week
- Message exchanges allegedly show Colón was aware of issues with the Power Expectations contract
- The referral is based on the conclusion that Colón perjured himself during a public hearing
Why this matters: The referral of Josué Colón to authorities could impact the island’s energy policies and the management of the failed Power Expectations contract, which may affect local households and the economy.
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