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Jorge Navarro Suárez

Jorge Navarro Suárez

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State Assembly · House District 5

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Biography

Jorge Luis Navarro Suárez is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Partido Nuevo Progresista *. He serves as a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives representing *District 5 , a position he has held since January 2, 2005, after being elected in 2004 and reelected in 2008, 2012, 2016, and most recently for the 2025-2028 term. He is the second of five children born to politician Georgie Navarro Alicea and Nitza Suárez, and grew up in Precinct 5 of San Juan. Navarro is known for his commitment to public service, business development, and employment initiatives; he currently serves as President of the House Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Commerce. Outside politics, he is a father, sports enthusiast, and nature lover who worked in the private sector managing supermarkets and supporting small businesses.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Attended public schools in Puerto Rico and graduated from University Gardens School. Earned a Bachelor's degree in Management and Finance ** from the **University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón, with studies focused on banking.
  • Professional Experience: Worked as a manager at the Pueblo supermarket chain; served as special assistant to the Secretary of Commerce Juan F. Woldroff on projects like Vale Empleo; acted as subdirector of the federal Minority Business Opportunity Center program at the Bank of Development to aid small businesses.
  • Political Career: Elected to the House in 2004 for District 5; reelected multiple times; long-term service emphasizing economic and community development in his district.

Committees

9 assignments
Trabajos y Asuntos Laborales Comision member
Agricultura, Recursos Naturales y Asuntos Ambientales member
Commission on Labor Affairs and Transformation of the Pension System for a Dignified Retirement member
Asuntos Municipales vice chair
Banca, Seguros y Comercio Comision presidente
Consumer Affairs Commission secretary
Desarrollo Económico Comision member
Recursos Naturales Comision member
Región Metro Comision vice-presidente

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 5
Party
Partido Nuevo Progresista
Born
July 8, 1964 (62 years old)
Mailing
El Capitolio, Avenida Constitución P.O. Box 9022228, San Juan, PR 00902