Manuel A. García Méndez

Manuel A. García Méndez was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He was a recognized businessman, lawyer, and politician.

Manuel A. García Méndez
Member of the Puerto Rico Senate
from the Aguadilla district
In office
1929–1932
Personal details
BornAguadilla, Puerto Rico
OccupationPolitician, Senator, Lawyer

Family

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He came from a numerous family, in which several siblings were recognized politicians in Puerto Rico. Among them were Miguel A. García Méndez and Juan B. García Méndez.

Politics

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As Senator, he was responsible for introducing Law Number 74 of 1929, which gave women the right to vote.[1]

He wanted statehood for Puerto Rico.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Franqui-Rivera, H. (2018). Soldiers of the Nation: Military Service and Modern Puerto Rico, 1868-1952. Studies in War, Society, and the Military. UNP - Nebraska. p. 249. ISBN 978-1-4962-0546-9. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  2. ^ Puerto Rico--1959. 1960. p. 237. Retrieved 2 November 2019.