Iris Miriam Ruíz
Iris Miriam Ruíz | |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico Ombudswoman | |
| In office 2010–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Miguel Rivera |
| Succeeded by | Edwin García Feliciano |
| At-Large Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
| In office 1997–2010 | |
| Succeeded by | José Torres Zamora |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Political party | New Progressive Party |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Profession | Politician |
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[]
- ^ Antonio R. Gomez (February 12, 2010). "Iris Miriam Ruiz Class será la nueva Procuradora del Ciudadano". Primera Hora.
- ^ Frances Rosario (February 7, 2012). "Amor, bodas, y controversias entre políticos". El Nuevo Día.
Categories:
- Living people
- New Progressive Party members of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico
- Ombudsmen
- People from Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rican women in politics
- University of Puerto Rico alumni