Cristóbal Colón Ruiz

Cristóbal Colón Ruíz (born October 4, 1954) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (NPP). He was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 2001 to 2011 representing District 34.[1]

Cristóbal Colón Ruíz
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 34th District
In office
January 2, 2001 – 2011
Preceded byAngel García de Jesús
Succeeded byRamón Luis Cruz
Member of the Municipal Assembly of Yabucoa
In office
January 2, 1992 – January 1, 2001
Personal details
Born (1954-10-04) October 4, 1954
Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Political partyNew Progressive Party (NPP)
Spouse(s)Dominga Muñoz Lozada
ChildrenMarilyn
Grisela
Cristóbal

Early years and studies

Cristóbal Colón Ruiz was born on the Barrio Guayabota of Yabucoa on October 4, 1954. He completed his elementary and high school studies in his hometown, graduating from the Teodoro Aguilar Mora Vocational High School. While a student, Colón distinguished himself as a baseball player.

Professional career

After graduating, Colón worked as a farmer. In 1991 the Farmer's Association chose him as Farmer of the Year.

Political career

Colón began his political career in 1992, when he was elected as member of the Municipal Assembly of Yabucoa. He also served as Majority Speaker within the body. He was reelected in 1996.

In 2000, Colón was elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico, representing District 34. He was reelected twice (2004 and 2008).

In 2011, Colón did not bid for a reelection to the House of Representatives, to run for Mayor of Patillas.[2] However, he was defeated by Norberto Soto (from the PPD) at the 2012 general election.[3]

Personal life

Colón is married to Dominga Muñoz Lozada. They have three children together: Marilyn, Grisela, and Cristóbal.

References
  1. "Elecciones Generales 2000: Escrutinio de Representantes". CEEPUR. December 19, 2000.
  2. "Reemplazo para Cristobal Colón en la Cámara". El Nuevo Día. October 12, 2011.
  3. "Resultados Municipio de Patillas, Elecciones Generales 2012". CEEPUR. December 29, 2012. Archived from the original on December 3, 2012.
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