Preceded by Hector Ruiz Martinez Name Sol Fontanes Role Politician | Children MirelsaSol Luis Occupation Politician | |
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Spouse(s) Elsa Perez Sanchez (1972-present) Education Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, University of Puerto Rico | ||
Political party Popular Democratic Party | ||
Arresto Federal al Alcalde PPD por 25 años de Barceloneta Sol Luis Fontanes
Sol Luis Fontanes Olivo (born October 13, 1949 in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician and former mayor of Barceloneta. He was one of the longest tenured mayors of the island, spending 26 years in office. He is currently under arrest for charges of corruption.
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- Arresto Federal al Alcalde PPD por 25 aos de Barceloneta Sol Luis Fontanes
- SuperXclusivo 42012 Ex alcalde de Barceloneta se declara ahora culpable
- Early years and studies
- Professional career
- Political career
- Personal life
- References
SuperXclusivo 4/20/12 - Ex alcalde de Barceloneta se declara ahora culpable
Early years and studies
Fontanes was born on October 13, 1949, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, to Félix Fontanes and María Olivo. He studied in his hometown, graduating from high school in 1967. Fontánes then studied at the University of Puerto Rico, receiving a Bachelor's degree in 1972. He completed a Master's degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico in 1974.
Professional career
Fontanes worked as a teacher for several years. He also worked as Director of the Prevention Center of the Department of Anti-Addiction Services.
Political career
Fontanes became mayor of Barceloneta in 1986 after the death of Mayor Héctor Ruíz Martínez. Since then, he was re-elected six times. For the 2008 general election, Fontanes received more than 70% of the votes, for one of the largest margins of victory that year.
On February 15, 2012, Fontanes was arrested by the FBI and indicted on one charge of extortion. He resigned his office on March 1, 2012. On October 2012, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
On January 24, 2013, Fontanes pleaded guilty and was sentenced to thirteen years in prison.
Personal life
Fontanes has been married to Elsa Pérez Sánchez since 1972. They have two children: Mirelsa and Sol Luis.