Luz M. Santiago González (born November 8, 1957, in Yabucoa,

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) is a Puerto Rican politician and

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. Santiago has been a member of the

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since 2008.

Early years and studies

Luz M. Santiago González was born on November 8, 1957, in Yabucoa,

. His parents are Angel M. Santiago and María E. González. Santiago studied in the public system of Puerto Rico, until her first year of

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. At that time, she continued studying at the University Preparatory Center (CROEM) in Mayagüez. She received his

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in natural science from the

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and then continued studies in education at the University of Turabo. She worked fourteen years for the Puerto Rico Department of Health.

Political career

In 2000, Santiago began her political career when she was elected as a municipal legislator for Yabucoa at the 2000 general elections. She then became the Speaker of her party in that body, until 2008. In 2008, Santiago ran for senator for the District of Humacao and won his

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. At the 2008 general election, Santiago won along with

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.Elecciones Generales 2008: Escrutinio General
on CEEPUR She currently presides the Commission of Natural and Environmental Resources. She was not reelected in the 2012 elections.

Personal life

Santiago González has three children: Wai Lok, Pusie, and Pukei.

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Hon. Luz Santiago González
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