Preceded by Wilson Soto Role Politician | Name Angel Otero Succeeded by Antonio Soto | |
Born September 18, 1970 (age 53)
San Juan, Puerto Rico ( 1970-09-18 ) Political party New Progressive Party (PNP) Spouse(s) Liza Fernandez (2006-present) Children Angel Gabriel
Valeria Angelica (b. 2007)
Lorena Angeliz (b. 2008) Alma mater Metropolitan University Party New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico | ||
Education Metropolitan University | ||
Mensaje Especial de Ángel Pérez Otero
Angel Pérez Otero (born September 18, 1970) is a Puerto Rican politician. He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2005.
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- Mensaje Especial de ngel Prez Otero
- Early years and studies
- Public service
- Political career
- Personal life
- References
Pérez was first elected to the House of Representatives at the 2004 general election. He represented the District 6. He was reelected at the 2008 general election.
Pérez is married to fellow Representative and Senator Liza Fernández Rodríguez.
Early years and studies
Angel Pérez Otero was born September 18, 1970 in Río Piedras. He is the oldest of five siblings. Pérez completed his elementary and high school studies in Guaynabo, graduating from Margarita Janer High School.
In 1992, Pérez completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, with a major in Accounting, from the Metropolitan University. He graduated Magna cum laude.
Public service
Pérez began working at the Office of Human Resources of Guaynabo in 1991. Two years later, he started working at the Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico, until 1995. That year, he returned to work at the Budget Office of Guaynabo.
Political career
Pérez began his political career as President of the PNP Youth, and then as Vicepresident of the party in Guaynabo.
In January 2004, Pérez was elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico representing District 6, replacing the former Mayor of Cataño, Wilson Soto.
That same year, Pérez was officially elected at the general election. During that term, he presided the Commissions of Budget and Assignments, and was Co-president of the Commission of Legislative Donations, among others.
Pérez was reelected in 2008, and was chosen as Majority Whip for his party in the House of Representatives.
Pérez was involved in a scandal during the 2012 PNP primaries, when it was revealed that there were some irregularities in the voting process at his District. Some of the irregularities involved Mayor of Guaynabo, Héctor O'Neill, forcing members of the municipal police to vote for Pérez' rival, Antonio Soto. In the end, Pérez' rival prevailed, preventing him from running at the upcoming elections.
Personal life
Pérez married fellow Representative and Senator Liza Fernández Rodríguez in 2006. They have two daughters together: Valeria Angélica (b. 2007) and Lorena Angeliz (b. 2008). Pérez has a son, Angel Gabriel, from a previous marriage.