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Armando Gutierrez (born November 17, 1949) is a
Cuban-American Cuban Americans ( es, cubanoestadounidenses or ''cubanoamericanos'') are Americans who trace their cultural heritage to Cuba regardless of phenotype or ethnic origin. The word may refer to someone born in the United States of Cuban descent or ...
banker, political consultant, and entrepreneur.


Background

Gutierrez was born in
Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribb ...
, then moved to the United States, where he spent several years in
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and eventually settled in
Miami, Florida Miami ( ), officially the City of Miami, known as "the 305", "The Magic City", and "Gateway to the Americas", is a coastal metropolis and the county seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida, United States. With a population of 442,241 at ...
. He spent several years in the banking industry, serving as senior vice-president of the Central Bank and Trust Company. He has been director of the Latin Chamber of Commerce and a delegate of the Cuban Patriotic Junta. He also served as chairman of South Floridians for the Statue of Liberty, a fundraising group that supported the
statue A statue is a free-standing sculpture in which the realistic, full-length figures of persons or animals are carved or cast in a durable material such as wood, metal or stone. Typical statues are life-sized or close to life-size; a sculpture t ...
's 100th anniversary restoration campaign. Gutierrez was a member of the Diversity Action Council, an organization created and funded by Miami-based
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to promote and support diversity among its franchisees.


Elián González

He acted as spokesperson for the family of Elián González during the
Elián González affair Elian or Elián (Spanish) or Élian (French) can refer to: People * Saint Elian (Syria) (died 284) **Church of Saint Elian (Arabic: كنيسة مار اليان, Kaneesat Mar Elian) is a church in Homs, Syria **Monastery of St. Elian a Syriac Catho ...
. Gutierrez supported the efforts in Miami to prevent Elián from being sent to live with his father in Cuba. Gutierrez organized the legal team and negotiated with the US government. The night of the entry to retrieve Elián Gonzalez, Gutierrez and attorneys were in the house speaking to the Clinton administration.


Personal life

Gutierrez is owner of several businesses including consulting companies and a utility company. In May 2009, Gutierrez sold his 50% interest in WQXM, an
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station in
Bartow, Florida Bartow ( ) is the county seat of Polk County, Florida, United States. Founded in 1851 as Fort Blount, the city was renamed in honor of Francis S. Bartow, the first brigade commander of the Confederate Army to die in combat during the America ...
. Gutierrez is the father of Armando Gutierrez the producer and actor.


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External links


"Gutierrez Elian Press Meeting"
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"Gutierrez Interview"
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* Karon, Tony (June 27, 2000)

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