Carlos Rodríguez Mateo (born July 25, 1965) is a Puerto Rican politician, former mayor of Salinas and former senator. Rodríguez is affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP) and served as mayor from 2005 to 2013.[1][2] Started his college career University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. In 1984, obtained a bachelor's degree in natural sciences with a concentration in biology. Four years later culminated his doctorate in medicine from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in the Dominican Republic. In 1993, he completed a master's degree in public health in the area of medical sciences at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
Carlos Rodríguez Mateo | |
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| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Guayama district | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 2, 2021 | |
| Mayor of Salinas | |
| In office January 14, 2005 – January 13, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham López |
| Succeeded by | Karilyn Bonilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1965 Salinas, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico (BS) Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (MD) University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (MPH) |
He was mayor of the municipality of Salinas from 2005 to 2013, and was elected as a Senator in 2016. During this term he served as the president of the Government Commission.
References
edit- ^ "Salinas... El Pueblo del Mojo Isleño". Proyecto Salon Hogar. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Alcalde de Salinas, Elecciones Generales 2012". CEEPUR. December 29, 2012. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013.