Tatito Hernández
Tatito Hernández | |
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| 32nd Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 2021 – January 2, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Johnny Méndez |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Johnny Méndez |
| Minority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 2, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jenniffer González |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Johnny Méndez |
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office January 2, 2009 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | María Vega Pagán |
| Succeeded by | Elinette González Aguayo |
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the at-large district | |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rafael Hernández Montañez April 14, 1972 Dorado, Puerto Rico, U.S. |
| Political party | Popular Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic |
| Education | Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (BS) Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1990–1998 |
| Unit | United States Navy Reserve |
Rafael "Tatito" Hernández Montañez (born April 14, 1972) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). He is also a Democrat. He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2009, representing District 11, which includes the town of Dorado and parts of the towns of Vega Alta and Vega Baja. In the 2020 elections he was re-elected and chosen as speaker of the house in 2021.