Puerto RicoHouse of RepresentativesPopular Democratic PartyPuerto Rico · 32nd districtMember of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico
Conny Varela
Profile
José Manuel Varela Fernández is an American politician serving as a Member of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico from the 32nd district since 1997. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Puerto Rico and earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. Prior to his extensive legislative tenure, which included serving as speaker pro tempore from 2021 to 2025, he worked as a lawyer, law firm partner, and college professor. Throughout his career, he has been active on various legislative committees focused on criminal law, municipal affairs, and government reform.
Details
- Born
- 1954-02-13 · 72 years old
- Birth place
- Cayey, Puerto Rico
- Education
- University of Puerto Rico; University of Puerto Rico School of Law; Colegio Católico Notre Dame; Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School
- Career
- Attorney and partner at Varela & Varela; criminology, commercial law, and political science professor; legal advisor
