Manuel A. García Méndez

Manuel A. García Méndez
Member of the Puerto Rico Senate
from the district
Personal details
Born Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Occupation Politician, Senator, Lawyer

Manuel A. García Méndez was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He was a recognized businessman, lawyer, and politician.

Family

He came from a numerous family, in which several siblings were recognized politicians in Puerto Rico. Among them were Miguel A. García Méndez and Juan B. García Méndez.

Politics

As Senator, he was responsible for introducing Law Number 74 of 1929, which gave women the right to vote.

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