Víctor David Loubriel Ortiz is a Puerto Rican politician and former member of the Senate of Puerto Rico for the New Progressive Party (PNP).
Víctor David Loubriel | |
|---|---|
| Member 23rd Senate of Puerto Rico | |
| In office January 2, 2005 – January 4, 2005 | |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Rosselló |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Profession | Politician |
Loubriel presented his candidacy for the Senate of Puerto Rico before 2004. He ran for a candidate slot in the 2003 primaries obtaining the most votes in his district (Arecibo).[1]
In the 2004 general election, Loubriel won a seat in the 23rd Senate of Puerto Rico to represent the district of Arecibo, along with José Emilio González Velázquez. Loubriel finished in second place, with 123,503 votes (24.8%), more than 6,000 votes over the third candidate.[2]
Loubriel gained notoriety when he resigned to his seat two days after being sworn in. His vacancy was filled by Pedro Rosselló, who had just lost his bid for a third term as governor. As senator, Rosselló led a power struggle against fellow senator and party member Kenneth McClintock for the presidency of the Senate.[3][4][5] Because of this, several sources argued that Loubriel might have received money or benefits in exchange for his seat. Loubriel denied the charges.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Senadores por Distrito, Resultado por Distrito Senatorial, Distrito Senatorial - Arecibo III". CEEPUR. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ "Senadores por Distrito, Resultados por Distrito Senatorial, Arecibo III". CEEPUR. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ Ruíz Kuilan, Gloria (January 12, 2005). "Alcalde popular avala a Rosselló". El Nuevo Día.
- ^ Ruíz Kuilan, Gloria (January 12, 2005). "Insiste en ir a primarias Calvin Tirado". El Nuevo Día.
- ^ "15 minutos de fama". El Nuevo Día. May 13, 2010.
- ^ "Con alas de platino el líder de la Cámara alta". El Nuevo Día. November 3, 2008.