Carlos Delgado Altieri

Carlos Delgado Altieri (born January 9, 1960) is a Puerto Rican politician who served as the mayor of Isabela from 2001 to 2021. He has also served as the president of the Popular Democratic Party since August 20, 2020 until February 23, 2021. He was the Popular Democratic Party nominee for Governor of Puerto Rico in 2020, losing to New Progressive Pedro Pierluisi.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Delgado and the second or maternal family name is Altieri.
Carlos Delgado Altieri
President of the Puerto Rico Popular Democratic Party
In office
August 20, 2020 – February 23, 2021
Preceded byAníbal José Torres
Succeeded byJose Luis Dalmau
Mayor of Isabela
In office
January 14, 2001 – January 16, 2021
Preceded byCarmelo Pérez Rivera
Succeeded byRicky Méndez Pérez
Personal details
Born (1960-01-09) January 9, 1960
Lares, Puerto Rico
Political partyPopular Democratic
SpouseRosa Irizarry Silvestrini (deceased)
Children3
EducationUniversity of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras (BBA)

Early life and education

Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from the University of Puerto Rico.[1]

Career
Main article: 2020 Puerto Rico gubernatorial election
2020 campaign sign

He was the Popular Democratic Party's nominee for Governor of Puerto Rico in the 2020 elections, after defeating San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and Senator Eduardo Bhatia in the primaries. He faced Pedro Pierluisi (PNP), Juan Dalmau (PIP), César Vázquez (PD), Alexandra Lúgaro (MVC), and Eliezer Molina (IND) in the general elections of November 3, 2020. He lost the gubernatorial race to Pedro Pierluisi (PNP)[2]

References
  1. "Hon. Calos O. Delgado Altieri. Isabela city Mayor" (PDF). Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  2. "Carlos Delgado Altieri gana la primaria a la gobernación por el PPD". Primera Hora. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
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