| Zaida R. Hernández Torres | |
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| 25th Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – December 31, 1996 |
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| Governor | Pedro Rosselló |
| Preceded by | José R. Jarabo Alvarez |
| Succeeded by | Edison Misla Aldarondo |
| At-Large Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 1985 – January 2, 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Angel Viera Martínez |
| Succeeded by | Iris M. Ruiz Class |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Zaida Rosa Hernández Torres Morovis, Puerto Rico[1] |
| Political party | New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico Republican Party of Puerto Rico |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Zaida R. "Cucusa" Hernández Torres: is a Puerto Rican politician who served as the Speaker of the Puerto Rican House of Representatives from 1993 to 1996. She also served as At-Large Representative from from 1985 to 1997, and as Chairman of the San Juan NPP Municipal Committee from 1995 to 1997.
Previous to being a legislator, Hernández served as a Prosecutor in the Puerto Rico Justice Department. After her tenure as Speaker of the House, Hernández served as Appellate Court Judge from 1998 to 2008.[2]
| House of Representatives of Puerto Rico | ||
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| Preceded by Angel Viera Martínez |
Puerto Rico House of Representatives, At-Large 1985-1997 |
Succeeded by Iris M. Ruiz Class |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by José R. Jarabo Alvarez |
Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives 1993–1996 |
Succeeded by Edison Misla Aldarondo |
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