Alejandro García Padilla

Alejandro García Padilla is a Puerto Rican politician who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 2013 to 2017. He is a member of the Popular Democratic Party, which supports maintaining Puerto Rico's current status as a U.S. territory. García Padilla's tenure was marked by economic challenges, including a significant debt crisis, which led to efforts to restructure the island's finances. He focused on social programs and addressing poverty, while also facing criticism for his governance during a time of financial turmoil. After his governorship, he remained active in discussions about Puerto Rico's political status and economic recovery.