Eric Adniel Alfaro Calero (born October 3, 1982) is a Puerto Rican

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affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). He was a member of the

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from April 11, 2011, to January 1, 2013, representing

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. Alfaro was appointed to fill the vacant seat of expelled representative Iván Rodríguez Traverzo.

Early years and studies

Eric Alfaro Calero was born on October 3, 1982, in Moca, but was raised in Isabela. Alfaro graduated from Heriberto Domenech High School in 2000, receiving the Ceferino Cordero Award which is given to the student with the highest

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. He then continued studying at the

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, where he completed a

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in political science. During that time, he was part of the Exchange Program, which allowed him to take courses of international relations at the

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. After finishing his bachelor's degree, Alfaro began studying at the

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in Mayagüez, where he obtained a

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Public service

After graduating, Alfaro served as legislative aide of the Government Commission of the

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, under the presidency of

Jenniffer González Jenniffer Aydin González Colón (born August 5, 1976) is a Puerto Rican politician who serves as the 20th Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico. González has served in leadership positions in the New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico (PNP) and in ...

. He was later promoted to legislative aide II at the Office of Legislative Services of the

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. In 2010, he became director of the Legislative Works Unit. Alfaro is also a certified mediator for the

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, and is also vice president of the Lion's Club of Isabela.

Political career

On April 3, 2011, Alfaro was elected to fill a vacant seat at the

representing District 16. He was sworn in April 11. Despite winning at the 2012 PNP primaries, Alfaro was defeated at the general elections that same year by

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, from the Popular Democratic Party.

References

External links

Eric Alfaro Official biographyEric Alfaro Profile
on

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Alfaro, Eric 1982 births Living people New Progressive Party members of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico People from Moca, Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico alumni