Víctor M. Torres
Víctor Manuel Torres González (born May 8, 1966 in Yauco, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2017 representing District 23
Víctor Manuel Torres | |
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| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 23rd District | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Elí Torres Monsegur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1969 Yauco, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Children | 3 |
Early years and studies
Studied on the Puerto rican public teaching system. He continued technical studies at the Ponce College of Technology. In the year 1990, he graduated with high Honor from the computer programming career. A year later, he completed banking and accounting studies at the Instituto de Banca y Comercio.
Political career
He began his career in public service in 2002 to be appointed Vice mayor of the city of Yauco under the leadership of the mayor, Hon. Abel Nazario Quiñones. In 2005 he worked as an advisor on municipal Affairs of the Senate of Puerto Rico for Senate president Hon. Kenneth McClintock. After completing his duties in the Senate presidency, was named Superintendent of the Capitol of Puerto Rico. Was elected to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives at the 2016 elections for the 23rd district. He is vice-President of the Commission of the South region and member of the Commissions of finance, ethics, consumer affairs, banking and insurance and municipal affairs.
Personal life
He is married to Jessicalís Rivera. Has one son and two daughters.