[1] 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.
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.
[13] On October 23, 2011, a fire was reported inside the house of Rivera Sánchez.