Gilberto Rodríguez
Gilberto Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
| Member 25th Senate of Puerto Rico | |
| In office January 2, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 14, 1975 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party(PPD) |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez(BA) Eugenio María de Hostos School of Law(JD) |
| Profession | Politician |
Gilberto Rodríguez(born March 14, 1975) is aPuerto Ricanpolitician from thePopular Democratic Party(PPD). Rodríguez was elected to theSenate of Puerto Ricoin 2012.
Early years and studies[edit]
Gilberto Rodríguez was born inMayagüezon March 14, 1975. He is the oldest of five children, born to Gilberto Rodríguez, Sr. and Carmen Valle. However, he was raised by José Vientos, whom he considers his father. In 1998, Rodríguez received hisbachelor's degreeinpolitical sciencefrom theUniversity of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez,where he served as vice-president of his class. After graduating, he completed aJuris doctorfrom theEugenio María de Hostos School of Law.
Professional career[edit]
Rodríguez has worked as an attorney and apublic notary.He is also a certifiedmediatorwith the Judicial Branch.
Political career[edit]
At the age of 19, Rodríguez was elected President of the PPD Youth in the neighborhood of Buenaventura, where he lived. In 1997, he was elected Vice-President of the PPD University Youth at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez. Rodríguez also ran for the Municipal Assembly of the neighboring town ofLas Marías.
Rodríguez decided to run for a seat in theSenate of Puerto Ricounder thePopular Democratic Party(PPD). After winning a spot on the2012 primaries,he was elected on thegeneral electionsto represent theDistrict of Mayagüez.
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