Juan Cancel Ríos
Juan Cancel Ríos | |
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| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Arecibo district | |
| In office 1964–1976 | |
| 7th President of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1973–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Rafael Hernández Colón |
| Succeeded by | Luis A. Ferré |
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 12th District | |
| In office 1961–1964 | |
| President pro tempore of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Negrón López |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Hernández Agosto |
| President of the Municipal Assembly of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1957–1960 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan José Cancel Ríos August 20, 1925 Barceloneta, Puerto Rico |
| Died | August 26, 1992 (aged 67) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Carmen Leticia Alegría Estela |
| Children | Carmencita María Magdalena Juan Andrés |
| Education | University of Puerto Rico (BA) University of Puerto Rico School of Law (JD) |
| Profession | Politician, Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1947 |
Juan José Cancel Ríos (August 20, 1925 – August 26, 1992) was a Puerto Rican politician and lawyer who served as the 7th President of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1973 to 1976.