Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rivera and the second or maternal family name is Ruiz de Porras.

Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico Acting
In office August 29, 2016 – January 2, 2017
Preceded by	Jaime Perelló
Succeeded by	Carlos Johnny Méndez
Speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico
In office January 2, 2013 – January 2, 2017
Preceded by	Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló
Succeeded by	José Torres Zamora
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 39th District
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2, 2004
Preceded by	Epifanio Jiménez
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 40th District
In office January 2, 2001 – January 2, 2004
Preceded by	Magdalena Martínez
Succeeded by	Epifanio Jiménez
Member of the Municipal Assembly of Carolina
In office January 2, 1989 – January 1, 2001
Personal details
Born	Roberto Rivera Ruíz de Porras (1950-10-28) October 28, 1950 (age 74) Ponce, Puerto Rico
Political party	Popular Democratic Party (PPD)
Spouse	María del Carmen Fuentes
Children	2
Alma mater	Caribbean University (BBA)

Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras (born October 28, 1950) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2001 representing District 39. Since 2013, he is serving as Speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico.

Early years and studies

Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras was born in Ponce on October 28, 1950. He studied at the Colegio San Juan Bosco in the Barrio Cantera.

Rivera Ruiz de Porras completed a degree in Business Management from Caribbean University.

Professional career

Rivera worked for 29 years in the banking industry.

Political career

Rivera began his political career when he became a member of the Municipal Assembly of Carolina in 1989. He served in that position until 2000, when he decided to run for the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico representing District 40. He was elected at the 2000 general election.[1]

Rivera was reelected in 2004, 2008, and 2012. After being reelected in that last election, he was appointed as the House's Speaker pro tempore.[2]

Became acting Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico on August 29, 2016 after the resignation of Jaime Perelló.

Personal life

Rivera is married and has two children.

References

1. "Representantes de Distrito, Resultados Distrito 40". CEEPUR. December 19, 2000.
2. "Jaime Perelló: presidente de la Cámara con amplio apoyo". NotiCel. November 14, 2012.

House of Representatives of Puerto Rico
Preceded by Epifanio Jiménez	Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 39th District 2004–Present	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Magdalena Martínez	Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 40th District 2001–2004	Succeeded by Epifanio Jiménez
Preceded by Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló	Speaker pro tempore of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives 2013–2017	Succeeded by José Torres Zamora
Preceded by Urayoán Hernández	Majority Whip of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives 2021–2024	Succeeded by Wilson Román
Political offices
Preceded by Jaime Perelló	Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico Acting 2016–2017	Succeeded by Carlos Johnny Méndez

External links

• Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras Official biography
• Roberto Rivera Ruiz de PorrasProfile on WAPA-TV