Miguel Deynes Soto

Miguel Nicolás Deynes Soto (born July 5, 1936, in Moca, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician and former Senator. He was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1973 to 1993.

Early years and studies
Miguel Deynes Soto was born on July 5, 1936, in Moca, Puerto Rico. He studied his elementary and high school in his hometown. Deynes then went to study to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez where he received a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences in 1955. Deynes continued studying at Mayagüez, and received his Master's degree in Economy and Education in 1970. Finally, he received his Juris doctor from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law.

Political career: 1972-1996
In 1972 he was elected Senator for the Mayagüez-Aguadilla District and re-elected until 1992. He chaired the Finance Committee of that legislative body, as well as the Special Permanent Commission on the Retirement Systems of the Senate. In 1989 he was elected Vice President of the Senate. He contributed articles on various topics to the newspaper "El Mundo"

Deynes began his political career in 1972 when he was elected as Senator for the District of Mayagüez. He was reelected five consecutive times, the last one being at the 1988 general election. That term he was chosen as President pro tempore by Miguel Hernández Agosto.

During his last term, Deynes was forced to leave his Senate seat after it was discovered he was using his funds inappropriately. He eventually lost his legal license.

Personal life
Deynes Soto is married to Cándida Vargas Pérez. They have four children together: Dalies Jeannette, Miguel A., Itza B. and Miguel Alberto.