Ángel Bulerín
Puerto Rican politician
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Ángel L. Bulerín Ramos (born March 19, 1949, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician. He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 1992.
Angel Bulerín | |
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Representative Ángel Bulerín in 2021 | |
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 37th District | |
| In office January 2, 1993 – January 2, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | José Miguel del Valle |
| Succeeded by | Carmen Medina Calderón |
| Mayor of Río Grande | |
| In office 1985–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Wilfredo Mercado Ortíz |
| Succeeded by | Blanca Medina |
| Member of the Municipal Assembly of Río Grande, Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1977–1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ángel L. Bulerín Ramos March 19, 1949 |
| Party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Spouse | Ramonita Colón |
| Children | Omarys Angel Luis |
| Education | University of Puerto Rico (BBA) |
Early years and studies
Bulerín Ramos was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He has three siblings.
Bulerín completed his elementary and high school studies in Río Grande. He then obtained a bachelor's degree in business administration, with a major in Accounting and Finances from the University of Puerto Rico.[1]
Public service career
In 1968, Bulerín began working at the Personnel Office of the Government of Puerto Rico, specifically in the Retirement Division. After that, he worked in the Department of Employment (1969-1975) and the Health Department (1977-1984).
Political career
From January 1977 to December 1984, Bulerín served as a member of the Municipal Legislature of Río Grande, where he presided over the Treasury Commission.
In 1984, he ran for Mayor of Río Grande for the New Progressive Party (PNP), and was elected at the 1984 general elections.[2]
In 1992, Bulerín decided to run for the House of Representatives to represent District 37. After winning a spot at the 1992 PNP primaries, he was elected at the general election that same year. Bulerín has been reelected seven times (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020). Decided not to seek reelection in 2024.
Personal life
Bulerín is married to Ramonita Colón. They have two children (Omarys and Angel Luis), and four grandchildren (Andrea, Angélica, Adriana and Alejandra). The older, Andrea Sofía, is a ballerina, Angélica is a volleyball player and Adriana and Alejandra are soccer players.