Iván Ariel Rodríguez Traverso (born September 29, 1975) is a Puerto Rican politician who served as a Member of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico. He represented the 16th Representative District, composed of the towns of Isabela, San Sebastian, and Las Marías. Traverzo is affiliated with the pro-statehood New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico (NPP).
Iván A. Rodríguez Traverso | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 16th District | |
| In office January 2, 2009 – December 10, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Sergio Ortíz Quiñones |
| Succeeded by | Eric Alfaro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Iván Ariel Rodríguez Traverso September 29, 1975 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico |
| Profession | Basketball player sportscaster |
Traverso first ran for office at the 2004 elections, but he lost to the opposing candidate.[1] However, on the 2008 elections, he ran again and won.[2]
He was expelled from the House of Representatives on December 10, 2010, after accusations of bribery,[3] becoming only the fourth legislator to be expelled from the Puerto Rico Legislative assembly. During the trial against him, he was briefly represented by former PNP legislator, Nicolás Nogueras.[4]
On January 27, 2012, an arrest warrant was issued against Rodríguez Traverso for 8 charges of corruption.[5] He was arrested on January 31, 2012.[6]
References
edit- ^ Elecciones Generales 2004: Representantes Distrito 16 Archived 2012-06-05 at the Wayback Machine on CEEPUR
- ^ Elecciones Generales 2008: Representantes Distrito 16 Archived 2012-04-25 at the Wayback Machine on CEEPUR
- ^ "Informe de pesquisa contra Iván Rodríguez Traverzo está a punto de caramelo". Primera Hora (Puerto Rico). 15 December 2010. Archived from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2010.
- ^ Rivera, Maricarmen (February 25, 2011). "Rodríguez Traverzo también se queda sin abogado". El Vocero. Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
- ^ "Emiten orden de arresto contra Rodríguez Traverso". El Nuevo Día. January 27, 2012.
- ^ Rivera, Daniel and Sandra Caquías (January 31, 2012). "Va preso Rodriguez Traverzo". El Nuevo Día.