Álvarez's decision follows a difficult period in Barcelona, where he faced eviction. He explained to Catalunya Ràdio that his debt was sold to a vulture fund, prompting him to seek a fresh start abroad. He has acquired a 100-square-meter apartment for 8,000 dollars.
“"I won't leave Élite or the taxi because for me it's like a son, and you don't abandon a son."
Despite his new life, he will return to Barcelona on March 4 to ensure the final approval of the new passenger transport law before fully retiring to the Caribbean.
