Edwin Soto Santiago (born May 13, 1954) is a Puerto Rican politician who had served as the mayor of Las MarÃÂas since 2017, having held this position previously from 1997 until 2013. Soto is affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP).
Edwin Soto Santiago was born in Barrio Maravilla of Las MarÃÂas on May 13, 1954. His parents are Germán Soto and Zoraida Santiago.
Soto completed his elementary and high school studies in his hometown, graduating in 1971. He then enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez to obtain a degree in Agronomy.
Soto began working at San Jorge Financial, and eventually became manager. He later worked as Area Supervisor for the firm.
Soto was first elected as Mayor of Las MarÃÂas at the 1996 general election. After that, he was elected three times (2000, 2004, and 2008).
After 16 years as mayor, Soto was defeated at the 2012 general election by José Javier RodrÃÂguez (from the Popular Democratic Party).
Soto married Sylvia Gutiérrez Vélez on February 20, 1977. They have two children together: Karen Marie and Edwin Joel.