Editing Menudo (group) (section)

===Internal conflicts and image change===
[[File:Robert Avellanet in Menudo in 1989.jpg|alt=Menudo in 1989 From left to right; Ricky Martin, Ruben Gómez, Robert Avellanet, Sergio Blass and Angelo García.|thumb|Menudo in 1989]]
In January 1987, [[Ralphy Rodriguez]] (13) replaced Charlie (17) just as the group began facing internal conflicts. First, [[Draco Rosa|Robby]] (17) quit without warning in the midst of a Brazilian tour, becoming the third member to quit voluntarily. Apparently, he had written a song and presented the idea to management and they turned him down, supposedly mocking him, which prompted him to leave. Robby's lawyer prevented them from using his song. Also, the group was dropped from RCA International due to low record sales, so they signed a contract with Melody International Mexico. Charlie was asked to return to the group to complete the Brazilian tour and to embark on the Summer in the Street U.S. tour and introduce new member [[Rubén Gómez (singer)|Rubén Gómez]] (13).

At that point, the group underwent a complete image makeover, changing their look to a rougher, more rugged, rock-n-roll-like look. Members were Ralphy, Ruben, Ricky Martin, Sérgio and Raymond: this formation became known as Los Hijos Del Rock. Their music, formerly described as bubblegum-pop, underwent a similar change. They released the Spanish album ''[[Somos Los Hijos del Rock]] (We Are The Sons Of Rock)'', followed by an English-[[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] album for the Philippines titled ''[[In Action (Menudo album)|In Action]]'' with Ralphy and Rubén. In late 1987, Ralphy's parents pulled him from the group, citing improper treatment by management; this eventually came to light in 1991 with accusations of a Menudo sex scandal.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/05/22/Report-Menudo-members-sexually-abused/5282674884800/ |title=Report: Menudo members sexually abused |date=May 22, 1991 |website=Upi.com}}</ref> Charlie was again asked to fill in during the Philippines tour, which would be their last as their popularity there waned.

In early 1988, [[Angelo García]] (11) replaced [[Ralphy Rodríguez]] (14) and they released their final English-language album, ''[[Sons of Rock]]'', scoring an international hit, "You Got Potential". Another song, "TLC" (aka [[A Little TLC]]), featured lead vocals by [[Ricky Martin]]. In August 1988, Raymond Acevedo's contract was about to expire, but he decided to leave before auditions were held for his replacement, and Menudo performed as a quartet for a few months before [[Robert Avellanet]] (13) took over. The album [[Sombras & Figuras|Sombras Y Figuras]] was released at the end of the year. During 1989, longtime member [[Ricky Martin]] (17) left the group to pursue a solo career. [[Rawy Torres]] (13) years old, replaced him and the formation ''Los Ultimos Heroes'' was born and they released the album Los Últimos Héroes. This formation was a success. They filmed a telenovela of the same name. Future member [[Jonathan Montenegro]] acted alongside them.