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Juan Zaragoza

b. 1959

Former Secretary of Treasury of Puerto Rico

Politician Certified public accountant
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About Juan Zaragoza

Born 1959. Juan Zaragoza is a politician and certified public accountant.

Juan Clemente Zaragoza Gómez (born October 5, 1959) is a certified public accountant who has been a member of the Puerto Rico Senate since 2021 and served as the former Secretary of Treasury of Puerto Rico.

Early life and education He graduated at Colegio Nuestra Señora Del Pilar in Río Piedras. From 2014 to 2017. Juan Zaragoza Gómez has a B.B.A. in accounting from the University of Puerto Rico and a master's in Management from Indiana University Bloomington.

Politics Was elected to the Puerto Rico Senate as an at-large district senator. In January 2023 he announced his interest in seeking the PPD candidacy for governor in the 2024 elections.

Juan Zaragoza lost the June 2, 2024 primary elections to Jesús Manuel Ortiz of the PPD, conceding the candidacy for governor after the result was certified by the State Elections Commission.

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Important facts

Born
5 October 1959, Aguas Buenas
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, certified public accountant
Education
Indiana University, University of Puerto Rico
Positions held
Secretary of Treasury of Puerto Rico

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Juan Zaragoza?

former Secretary of Treasury of Puerto Rico

When was Juan Zaragoza born?

Juan Zaragoza was born on 5 October 1959 in Aguas Buenas.

What is Juan Zaragoza's occupation?

Juan Zaragoza is a politician and certified public accountant.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan Zaragoza

· Wikidata: Q20829664

· DBpedia: Juan Zaragoza (politician)

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