José Juan García

Puerto Rican businessman (1940–2002)

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Born Oct 22, 1940, died Dec 17, 2002.1

About

CheJuan (October 22, 1940 – December 17, 2002) was the founder of the international drug-rehabilitation institution called Hogar CREA.

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Companies

Early life and education

García was born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, where he was raised by his parents. He had a difficult childhood and was first imprisoned at the age of 15. At a young age, he became addicted to drugs and stole to pay for his habit. He was imprisoned more than once because of his drug problems. However, he later met people who had a positive influence on his life and contributed to his change, among them the educator Ana G. Méndez. He also attributed his acceptance of "Christ" as a reason for his change.

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Career

Occupation: physician, Romanist, psychologist, writer.4

Personal life

  • BornOct 22, 1940, Río Piedras5
  • DiedDec 17, 2002, San Juan6
  • CitizenshipPortugal7