Eric Enrique Bachier Román (born August 21, 1976) is a Puerto Rican politician and the current mayor of

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. Bachier is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PDP) and has served as mayor since 2013.

Early life and education

Eric Enrique Bachier Román was born in the municipality of

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. He is the youngest son of Jesús Bachier and Carmen Román. Bachier began his primary education in the Dolores Huyke Enrique Gonzalez School, located in the Urb. Jardines de Arroyo. After that, he continued his studies at the José de Choudens and Carmen Bozello de Huyke School where he received his school diploma. Bachier completed an

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in Chemical Technology from the

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. During his professional career, Bachier worked in various positions in the private industry, including manager of a

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store for 15 years.

Sports career

Bachier showed interest in sports since childhood, particularly

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. As he grew up, he played Class A and Double-A baseball. Bachier was also a member of the National Junior Team of Puerto Rico. He was also a gold and silver medalist at the Intercollegiate Games (Justas LAI).

Political career

Bachier is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) of Puerto Rico. He started his political career in 2012, when he ran for mayor of the municipality of

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. At the 2012 general election, Bachier defeated the incumbent mayor, Basilio Figueroa. He was reelected at the 2016 general election.

Personal life

Bachier is married to Glorimar Rodríguez. They have two daughters, Perla del Mar and Ambar.

References

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