Background
Cordero-Santiago, Rafael was born on October 24, 1942 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Son of Bernardino and Maria de los Santos Cordero-Santiago.
Cordero-Santiago, Rafael was born on October 24, 1942 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Son of Bernardino and Maria de los Santos Cordero-Santiago.
Bachelor in Political and Social Sciences, Catholic University Puerto Rico, 1964.
Business executive, Ponce, 1965-1969, 75-83; member, P.R. Senate, San Juan, 1969-1972; with, Department Commerce, Government P.R., San Juan, 1973-1975; with, Right to Work Administration, San Juan, 1985-1987; mayor, Municipality of Ponce, since 1989.
President Popular Democratic Party, Ponce, since 1987. Member Asociación de Alcaldes de Puerto Rico, Nu Sigma Beta.
Married Madeleine Velasco, March 4, 1972. Children: Mara Bianca, Solange Marie.