Bruno A. Ramos Olivera (born December 4, 1950 in

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) is a Puerto Rican politician and former senator. He was a member of the

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from 1997 to 2005 representing the Popular Democratic Party (PPD).

Early years and studies

Bruno Ramos was born on December 4, 1950, in

. He finished his elementary and high school in

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. Ramos then received a

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in education with a major in mathematics from the

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. He then completed a

master's degree A master's degree (from Latin ) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

in education from the same college.

Professional career

Ramos has worked at several positions in the public education system of Puerto Rico. He served as Title I supervisor, and as a teacher in elementary, junior high, and high school. He also worked as a school director. He has also worked as a professor for the

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in Utuado.

Political career

Ramos began his political career as president of the Municipal Assembly of Utuado during the 1992–1996 term. He was elected to the

for the first time in 1996 general elections, representing the District of Ponce, along with Modesto Agosto Alicea. They were both reelected in

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. Agosto and Ramos were reelected again in the 2004 general elections. During that term, Ramos served as speaker of his party on several commissions. Agosto and Ramos lost their place in the PPD ballot after losing at the 2008 PPD primaries.Primarias 2008: Escrutinio General
on CEEPUR

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