Edwin Soto Santiago

Edwin Soto Santiago (born May 13, 1954) is a Puerto Rican politician and current mayor of Las Marías. Soto is affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP) and served as mayor from 1997 to 2013, and from 2017 to the present date.[1]

Edwin Soto Santiago
Mayor of Las Marías
In office
January 14, 1997 – January 13, 2013
Preceded byAdrián Heriberto Acevedo
Succeeded byJosé Javier Rodríguez
In office
January 13, 2017 – Present
Preceded byJosé Javier Rodríguez
Personal details
Born (1954-05-13) May 13, 1954
Las Marías, Puerto Rico
Political partyNew Progressive Party (PNP)
Spouse(s)Sylvia Gutiérrez Vélez (1977-present)
ChildrenKaren Marie
Edwin Joel

Early years and studies

Edwin Soto Santiago was born in Barrio Maravilla of Las Marías on May 13, 1954. His parents are Germán Soto and Zoraida Santiago.

Soto completed his elementary and high school studies in his hometown, graduating in 1971. He then enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez to obtain a degree in Agronomy.

Professional career

Soto began working at San Jorge Financial, and eventually became manager. He later worked as Area Supervisor for the firm.

Political career

Soto was first elected as Mayor of Las Marías at the 1996 general election.[2] After that, he was elected three times (2000, 2004, and 2008).

After 16 years as mayor, Soto was defeated at the 2012 general election by José Javier Rodríguez (from the Popular Democratic Party).[3][4]

Personal life

Soto married Sylvia Gutiérrez Vélez on February 20, 1977. They have two children together: Karen Marie and Edwin Joel.

References
  1. "Las Marías... Pueblo de la China Dulce". Proyecto Salon Hogar. Archived from the original on 2014-11-08.
  2. "Alcalde de Las Marías, Elecciones Generales 1996". CEEPUR.
  3. "Alcalde de Las Marías, Elecciones Generales 2012". CEEPUR. December 29, 2012. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013.
  4. Ramirez-Torres, Julio Victor (November 10, 2012). "Edwin Soto Santiago dice adiós a la alcaldía de Las Marías". La Calle.
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