Cristóbal Colón Ruíz (born October 4, 1954) is a
Puerto Rican politician
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affiliated with the
New Progressive Party (NPP). He was a member of the
Puerto Rico House of Representatives
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from 2001 to 2011 representing
District 34
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.
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
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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
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, 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. However, he was defeated by
Norberto Soto (from the
PPD) at the
2012 general election.
Personal life
Colón is married to Dominga Muñoz Lozada. They have three children together: Marilyn, Grisela, and Cristóbal.
References
External links
Cristóbal Colón Official biography
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Living people
1954 births
New Progressive Party members of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico
People from Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican farmers
21st-century members of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico