Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras | |
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| Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico Acting | |
| In office August 29, 2016 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jaime Perelló |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Johnny Méndez |
| Speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico | |
| In office January 2, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló |
| Succeeded by | José Torres Zamora |
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 39th District | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Epifanio Jiménez |
| Member of the Municipal Assembly of Carolina | |
| In office January 2, 1989 – January 1, 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roberto Rivera Ruíz de Porras October 28, 1950 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party (PPD) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Caribbean University (BA) |
Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras (born October 28, 1950) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2001 representing District 39. Since 2013, he is serving as Speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico.
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Early years and studies
Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras was born in Ponce on October 28, 1950. He studied at the Colegio San Juan Bosco in the Barrio Cantera.
Rivera Ruiz de Porras completed a degree in Business Management from Caribbean University.
Professional career
Rivera worked for 29 years in the banking industry.
Political career
Rivera began his political career when he became a member of the Municipal Assembly of Carolina in 1989. He served in that position until 2000, when he decided to run for the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico representing District 40. He was elected at the 2000 general election.[1]
Rivera was reelected in 2004, 2008, and 2012. After being reelected in that last election, he was appointed as the House's Speaker pro tempore.[2]
Personal life
Rivera is married and has two children.
References
- ^ "Representantes de Distrito, Resultados Distrito 40". CEEPUR. December 19, 2000.
- ^ "Jaime Perelló: presidente de la Cámara con amplio apoyo". NotiCel. November 14, 2012.
External links
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