Carlos López Rivera

Carlos López Rivera
Mayor of Dorado
Assumed office
August 3, 1987
Preceded by Alfonso López Chaar
Personal details
Born (1958-09-14) September 14, 1958
Dorado, Puerto Rico
Political party Popular Democratic Party (PPD)
Occupation Politician

Carlos A. López Rivera (born September 14, 1958) is a Puerto Rican politician and current mayor of Dorado. López is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and has served as mayor since 1987.

Early years and studies

Carlos A. López Rivera was born in Dorado on September 14, 1958. He graduated from the José S. Alegría High School and then completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, with a major in Accounting and Finances, from the University of Puerto Rico.

Political career

López was first sworn in as mayor of Dorado on August 3, 1987[1] succeeding Alfonso López Chaar. He was then officially elected at the 1992 general elections.[2] He has been reelected in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008.[3][4][5][6]

In 1997, López was convicted for crimes against public order but never served time. His case can be looked up in the Puerto Rico Judicial Branch website under case number G4CR199700460.

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