Luis Muñoz Marín

Luis Muñoz Marín was a Puerto Rican politician who served as the island’s first elected governor from 1949 to 1965. He is credited with transforming Puerto Rico’s economy and government, promoting industrialization and social reforms to improve living standards. Muñoz Marín played a key role in shaping the island’s political identity, balancing relationships with the United States while advocating for greater local autonomy. His leadership laid the foundation for modern Puerto Rican society, fostering economic development and social progress that continue to influence the island today.