Iris Miriam Ruíz

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Iris Miriam Ruíz
Puerto Rico Ombudswoman
In office
2010–2020
Preceded byKevin Miguel Rivera
Succeeded byEdwin García Feliciano
At-Large Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives
In office
1997–2010
Succeeded byJosé Torres Zamora
Personal details
BornRio Piedras, PR
Political partyNew Progressive Party
Spouse(s)
ProfessionPolitician

Iris Miriam Ruiz Class is a Puerto Rican politician who served in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives and currently holds the office of Ombudswoman.

Ruiz, a member of the New Progressive Party, served as At-Large Representative from 1997 to 2010 and as Chairwoman of the New Progressive Party Women's Organization from 2002 to 2010. She was designated by Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño as the Puerto Rico Ombudsman or "Ombudswoman" in March 2010.[1]

A former television reporter, she is married to former Representative , a member of the opposition Popular Democratic Party.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Antonio R. Gomez (February 12, 2010). "Iris Miriam Ruiz Class será la nueva Procuradora del Ciudadano". Primera Hora.
  2. ^ Frances Rosario (February 7, 2012). "Amor, bodas, y controversias entre políticos". El Nuevo Día.
House of Representatives of Puerto Rico
Preceded by Majority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives
2005–2009
Succeeded by
Rolando Crespo Arroyo
Preceded by
Minority Whip of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives
2001-2005
Succeeded by
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