Benjamín Cole
Benjamín Cole | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1969–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Baudilio Vega Berríos |
| Succeeded by | José Guillermo Rodríguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1919 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| Died | January 30, 1993 |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico (BBA) |
| Profession | politician |
Benjamín Cole Vázquez (October 8, 1919 – January 30, 1993) was a Puerto Rican politician and the second longest serving Mayor of the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico (1969–1993). He is regarded as one of the strongest leaders of the Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico (PDP). He was also a U.S. Postal Service regional administrator, legislator, and composer (Tito Puente recorded one of his songs, although, in that regard, Cole is much better known for being the brother of composer Roberto Cole).