Víctor Marrero Padilla (1938 – April 18, 2023), also known as El Búho, was a Puerto Rican politician who served as a Senator. He was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1993 until his conviction of corruption in 2000.
Víctor Marrero Padilla | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Arecibo district | |
| In office 1993–2000 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1938 Morovis, Puerto Rico |
| Died | (aged 84) Vega Baja, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party |
| Profession | Politician, farmer |
Biography
editVíctor Marrero was first elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico at the 1992 general elections and was reelected in 1996.[1]
In 2000, Marrero was accused of illegally appropriating $600 destined for an air conditioner for a medical clinic at the Ramón Marín Sola housing project in Arecibo. He was tried and found guilty by a jury on October 11, 2000 with a verdict of 11–1.[2][3]
The family of Marrero maintain his innocence, but were not able to get a new trial for him.[4]
Marrero died in Vega Baja on April 18, 2023, at the age of 84.[5]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Elecciones Generales de 1992 y 1996 on CEEPUR
- ^ Familia de "El Búho" quiere exoneren a ex senador on El Nuevo Día (May 11, 2010)
- ^ Conceden a El Búho vista evidenciaria on Primera Hora; Maldonado, Wilma (February 14, 2001)
- ^ Familia de "El Búho" quiere exoneren a ex senador on El Nuevo Día (May 11, 2010)
- ^ "Fallece Víctor "El Búho" Marrero Padilla, exsenador del PNP". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). 19 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.