Emilio Carlo

Emilio Carlo Acosta was born in the old hospital in Cabo Rojo. A native of Cabo Rojo, he has a strong commitment to volunteering and public service, having proudly served in the United States Armed Forces for over three decades. During his military career, he served in the United States Army, the Army Reserve, and the Puerto Rico National Guard, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant E-8 upon his retirement after 30 years of service. His professional background in public service includes roles as a Municipal Legislator, Aide to the Vice Mayor of Cabo Rojo, Director of Field and Citizen Services for the Senate of Puerto Rico, Regional Coordinator and Interim Director for the Department of Housing, and Assistant Director of Internal Corporate Investigative Security for the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, where he most recently served as Senior Assistant Director for the Mayagüez region. Throughout the past 20 years, he has dedicated himself to improving the quality of life in southwestern Puerto Rico through his work with various non-profit organizations. He served as president of the Cabo Rojo Lions Club, Zone Chief for the Lions Clubs of District 51-West, Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 47, and is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Puerto Rico Chapter. He was also involved with the Puerto Real Fishing Village and the Cruzada de Fe y Esperanza of Hogares Crea. He was elected Representative for District 20 on November 5, 2024.