Nicolas Nogueras
| Nicolás Nogueras | |
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| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the At-large district |
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In office 1973–1985 |
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In office 1988–1996 |
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| President pro tempore of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
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In office 1993–1995 |
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| Preceded by | Miguel Deynes Soto |
| Succeeded by | Luisa Lebrón de Rivera |
| Personal details | |
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July 5, 1935 Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party |
| Spouse(s) | Liabeth Algarín |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico |
| Profession | Politician, Attorney |
Nicolás Nogueras Cartagena (born July 5, 1935, in Cayey, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician, commentator and former Senator. He was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico for two separate periods of time. First from 1973 to 1985, and then from 1992 to 1996.
Nicolás Nogueras was born on July 5, 1935 in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He received his law degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law in 1959.
Nogueras began his political career with the Republican Party, but then joined the New Progressive Party (PNP). In 1972, he was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico for the first time. He was reelected in 1976 and 1980. He served as Majority Speaker from 1977 to 1980.
In 1978, Nogueras tried to obtain a writ of certiorari against Puerto Rican airline Prinair at the United States Supreme Court, but he was denied.
Nogueras retired from politics in 1985, but returned in 1988 when he was again reelected as Senator at the general elections. He was reelected in 1992 and was chosen as President pro tempore of the Senate.
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