Born in Ponce on October 28, 1950, he attended primary and secondary school at Colegio San Juan Bosco in the Península de Cantera. He pursued higher education at the Universidad de Puerto Rico and Caribbean University College, earning a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. Before entering politics, he worked in the local banking industry for 29 years. His political career began as a Municipal Legislator in the Autonomous Municipality of Carolina, a position he held for 12 years from 1989 to 2000. In January 2001, he was sworn in as a Representative for District 40. Following an electoral redistricting, he was elected to represent District 39 in 2004, a seat he has held through successive re-elections, including the 2024 general election. Throughout his legislative career, he has served as Vice President of the House of Representatives, Acting President, and as a spokesperson and member for various legislative commissions, including those focused on municipal affairs, transportation, infrastructure, and internal affairs.
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