Background
He was born in the neighboring town of Adjuntas in 1888.
He was born in the neighboring town of Adjuntas in 1888.
Until the recent administration of Rafael Cordero Santiago, Grillasca Salas had the distinction of being the longest serving mayor of the city (16 years). He was known to always dress in white clothes. Grillasca defeated future governor of Puerto Rico Luis A. Ferre in the bid for mayor of Ponce in 1940.
The monument is now surrounded by a park with graceful gardens and is located next to an outdoors acoustic amphitheater, and is called.
El Cacique, by Riggin Dapena Vidal. 212 pages. Published by Milagros G. Mayoral, 1996.
(LCCN: 97121968) Coamo, P. R.: Imprenta Costa.