Puerto Rican first-time voter Jeampaul Cáceres sets sights on US Senate and presidency

The charismatic young man keeps up with the country’s political events. He evaluates the candidates by studying their proposals and news.

Jeampaul Cáceres, 19, is clear that in the future he wants to be a senator and, eventually, president of the United States.

The young Puerto Rican resident of St. Cloud possesses a distinctive passion for politics that sets him apart from many of his peers. He actively pursues this interest by studying political science at the Osceola Campus of Valencia College.

From a young age, Jeampaul became aware of the impact that politics has on our daily lives.

“Since my parents were always involved in politics, I always understood the importance of politics from a young age. And personally, until now, when I want to be president, senator, and all those things, the importance of voting has not changed. Politics has changed a lot, but people have to go out and vote,” Jeampaul told Floricua.

The student’s mother, Jeamy Ramírez, has worked with nonprofit organizations such as Mi Familia Vota in Florida, Nevada, and Arizona, educating the Latino community in the US about their voting rights.

Jeampaul moved with her and his older brother, Francisco, to Florida 11 years ago.

The charismatic young man keeps up with the country’s political events. He evaluates the candidates by studying their proposals and news.

“I’m looking for someone to represent me. Since I’m taking politics classes at the university, I have the opportunity to talk about politics almost every day of the week. And I check on Google, because that’s the easiest way to see the candidates on the ballot. But it’s important that we check who is representing us,” the student said.

Jeampaul recently had his first experience voting in the August primaries, and he found it to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

For the general elections, he will support candidates who represent the community, who take into account students, and help them pay for college, those who have plans to counteract the effects of climate change and other issues such as immigration.

After graduating from college, Jeampaul wants to continue studying law, in order to continue with his political aspirations of being a senator and president.

“Since I was little I have always wanted to do a job that helps people. And I know that many of the politicians today are not representing us. They are only in it for the money. And I personally want to make a difference. I want to get to that office and understand how people work,” he said.

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