Víctor Manuel Ortiz
Víctor Manuel Ortiz | |
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Mayor of Gurabo | |
In office 14 January 2005 – 7 December 2016 | |
Preceded by | José A. Rivera |
Succeeded by | |
Personal details | |
Born | 31 January 1965[1] |
Died | 3 November 2021 |
Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
Víctor Manuel "Manolito" Ortiz Díaz (died 3 November 2021) was a Puerto Rican politician and former mayor of Gurabo. Ortiz was affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP) and served as mayor from 2005 to 2016. Has BA degree in business administration from the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao.[2]
On 7 December 2016, Ortiz was arrested for charges related to extortion and soliciting a bribe. He was suspended and later fired from his post as mayor.[3] He was succeeded by Rosachely Rivera Santana.[4]
Ortiz died on 3 November 2021.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Víctor Manuel "Manolito" Ortiz Díaz" (in Spanish). ENData Municipios y Alcaldes. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Alcalde de Gurabo, Elecciones Generales 2004". CEEPUR.
- ^ VOCERO, Por Yaritza Rivera Clemente, EL. "Aferrado a su silla el alcalde de Gurabo". ElVocero.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ VOCERO, Por Yaritza Rivera Clemente, EL. "Rosachely Rivera Santana se convierte en alcaldesa de Gurabo". ElVocero.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Fallece el exalcalde de Gurabo, Víctor Manuel Ortiz Díaz". El Nuevo Día. 3 November 2021.
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