Francis X. Suarez, 43rd Mayor of Miami

Francis Xavier Suarez (/swɑːˈrɛz/ swah-REZ; born October 6, 1977) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 43rd mayor of Miami since 2017.

The son of former Mayor of Miami Xavier Suarez, Suarez served on the Miami City Commission from 2009 to 2017. He was first elected mayor of Miami in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. During his mayoralty, Suarez has been noted for his advocacy for cryptocurrency. In 2023, he announced his candidacy in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries.

Family

• The oldest of four siblings, Suarez is the son of Rita and Xavier Suarez, two-time Miami mayor. His aunt, Lala, is the mother of U.S. Congressman Alex Mooney from West Virginia.
• Spouse: Gloria Font
• Children: 2

References

• Wikipedia contributors. "Francis Suarez." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Jun. 2023. Web. 27 Jun. 2023.