Jorge Navarro Suárez
| Jorge Navarro Suárez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 5th District | |
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Assumed office January 2, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Roberto Maldonado Vélez |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Jorge Luis Navarro Suárez July 8, 1964 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón (B.A.) |
Jorge Luis Navarro Suárez (born July 8, 1964) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2004 representing District 5.
Early years and studies
Jorge Luis Navarro Suárez was born on July 8, 1964 in San Juan. He is the second of five children born to politician Georgie Navarro and Nitza Suárez. Navarro graduated high school from the University Gardens School. He then completed a Bachelor's degree in Management and Finance from the University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón.
Professional career
After graduating, Navarro started working in the private sector, as manager in the Pueblo Supermarket chain. He also served as Special Aide of the then-Secretary of Commerce, Juan F. Woldroff. Navarro also worked as Deputy Director of a federal entrepreneurial program from the Development Bank called Minority Business Opportunity of Commerce, helping small business to develop.
Political career
In 2004, Navarro won a seat in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives representing District 5.[1] He has been reelected twice in 2008 and 2012.[2][3]
In 2010, Navarro was captured in an undercover video for ABC News during an event of the Council of United States Legislators in Louisville, Kentucky. During the video, which was part of an investigative report on the behavior of legislators, Navarro is seen allegedly harassing a female ABC journalism student. Navarro denied the allegations and claimed he got close to the student so he could listen to her.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Representantes por Distrito, Resultados por Distrito Representativo, Distrito Representativo 5". CEEPUR.
- ↑ "Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito Rep. 5". CEEPUR. February 6, 2009.
- ↑ "Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito Rep. 5". CEEPUR. December 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Desata polémica vídeo de Jorge Navarro". El Nuevo Día. October 18, 2010.
- ↑ Rivera, Daniel (February 13, 2012). "Cámara investigará viaje de García Padilla al Oriente Medio". El Nuevo Día.