Alfredo Alejandro Carrión
Puerto Rican politician
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Alfredo "Papo" Alejandro Carrión (born November 11, 1948) is a Puerto Rican politician and the current mayor of Juncos. Alejandro is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and has served as mayor since 2001.[1]
Alfredo Alejandro Carrión | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Juncos | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Gilberto Conde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 11, 1948 |
| Party | Popular Democratic Party (PPD) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic |
| Spouse | Medelicia Peña Ortíz (Deceased - October 31, 2018) |
| Children | Lizette Kelvin Kenia Avilio |
| Alma mater | University of Turabo (BBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Early years and studies
Alfredo Alejandro Carrión was born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico on November 11, 1948. He is the second of five children, born to Elisa Carrión Cosme and Obdulio Alejandro Rivera.
After his Military service in the United States Army, Alejandro completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Turabo.
Political career
Alejandro was first elected as mayor of Juncos at the 2000 general election. After that, he has been reelected six times (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
Personal life
Alejandro was married to Medelicia Peña Ortiz, until her death on October 31, 2018.[2] They had four children together: Lizette, Kelvin, Kenia and Avilio.