Carlos López Rivera
Carlos López Rivera | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Dorado | |
| In office August 3, 1987 – October 17, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Alfonso López Chaar |
| Succeeded by | Aníbal José Torres |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1958 Dorado, Puerto Rico |
| Died | October 17, 2025 (aged 67) Dorado, Puerto Rico |
| Party | Popular Democratic Party (PPD) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic |
| Spouse | Edith Hunt |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón (BBA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Carlos Alberto López Rivera (September 14, 1958 – October 17, 2025) was a Puerto Rican politician who was the mayor of Dorado. López was affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and served as mayor from 1987 until his death from liver cancer in 2025.
Early life and education
López Rivera was born in Dorado on September 14, 1958, to Pedro López Maldonado and Ana Rivera. He graduated from the José S. Alegría High School and then completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, with a major in Accounting and Finances, from the University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón.[1]
Political career
López was first sworn in as mayor of Dorado on August 3, 1987[2] succeeding Alfonso López Chaar. He was then officially elected at the 1988 general elections.[3] He was reelected in 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024.[4][5][6][7][2]
Death
Rivera died from liver cancer on October 17, 2025, at the age of 67. He was buried at Campo Santo Dorado Municipal Cemetery.[8]
References
- ^ "Perfil de alcalde Carlos López Rivera". Puerto Rico Decide 2016 - ENData (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Fin de semana de tomas de posesión en la isla". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). January 11, 2013.
- ^ Elecciones Generales 1988: Alcalde de Dorado on CEEPUR
- ^ Elecciones Generales 1996: Alcalde de Dorado on CEEPUR
- ^ Elecciones Generales 2000: Alcalde de Dorado on CEEPUR
- ^ Elecciones Generales 2004: Alcalde de Dorado on CEEPUR
- ^ Elecciones Generales 2008: Alcalde de Dorado on CEEPUR
- ^ "Fallece el alcalde de Dorado, Carlos López Rivera". El Nuevo Dia (in Spanish). Retrieved October 18, 2025.