Víctor Manuel Ortiz Explained

Víctor Manuel Ortiz
Order:	Mayor of Gurabo
Term Start:	14 January 2005
Term End:	7 December 2016
Predecessor:	José A. Rivera
Successor:	Rosachely Rivera
Birth Date:	31 January 1965^[1]
Alma Mater:	University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (BBA)
Party:	New Progressive Party (PNP)

Víctor Manuel "Manolito" Ortiz Díaz (31 January 1965 – 3 November 2021) was a Puerto Rican politician and former mayor of Gurabo. Ortiz was affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP) and served as mayor from 2005 to 2016. Has BA degree in business administration from the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao.^[2]

On 7 December 2016, Ortiz was arrested for charges related to extortion and soliciting a bribe. He was suspended and later fired from his post as mayor.^[3] He was succeeded by Rosachely Rivera Santana.^[4]

Ortiz died on 3 November 2021.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Víctor Manuel "Manolito" Ortiz Díaz . es . ENData Municipios y Alcaldes . 21 December 2021 .
2. Web site: Alcalde de Gurabo, Elecciones Generales 2004. CEEPUR.
3. Web site: Aferrado a su silla el alcalde de Gurabo. Por Yaritza Rivera Clemente, EL. VOCERO. ElVocero.com. 1 January 2018.
4. Web site: Rosachely Rivera Santana se convierte en alcaldesa de Gurabo. Por Yaritza Rivera Clemente, EL. VOCERO. ElVocero.com. 1 January 2018.
5. News: Fallece el exalcalde de Gurabo, Víctor Manuel Ortiz Díaz. 3 November 2021. El Nuevo Día.