# Former Puerto Rican legislator Hiram Meléndez Rivera has died

Former PIP representative and ACAA head Hiram Meléndez Rivera died 27 October 2026.

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PIP secretary general Juan Dalmau confirmed on 27 October 2026 that former legislator Hiram Meléndez Rivera had died. [^1]

After leaving ACAA, Hiram Meléndez Rivera was charged with public fund embezzlement and corporate credit card misuse. [^2] Hiram Meléndez Rivera was previously a member of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and led the ACAA agency during the administration of former governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá. [^3][^9] Hiram Meléndez Rivera served in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives for the PIP from 1988 to 1992. [^4]

Juan Dalmau Ramírez issued an official written statement on behalf of PIP offering condolences to the family and loved ones of Hiram Meléndez Rivera. [^5] As of 28 October 2026, no cause of death or funeral arrangements for Hiram Meléndez have been announced. [^6][^8] In 2015, Hiram Meléndez pleaded guilty via agreement to six government corruption charges relating to ACAA funds. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. PIP secretary general Juan Dalmau confirmed on 27 October 2026 that former legislator Hiram Meléndez Rivera had died. (El Nuevo Día, News)
2. After leaving ACAA, Hiram Meléndez Rivera was charged with public fund embezzlement and corporate credit card misuse. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. Hiram Meléndez Rivera later served as director of the ACAA agency under governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá. (El Nuevo Día, News)
4. Hiram Meléndez Rivera served in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives for the PIP from 1988 to 1992. (El Nuevo Día, News)
5. Juan Dalmau Ramírez issued an official written statement on behalf of PIP offering condolences to the family and loved ones of Hiram Meléndez Rivera. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. As of 28 October 2026, no cause of death or funeral arrangements for Hiram Meléndez have been announced. (Primera Hora, News)
7. In 2015, Hiram Meléndez pleaded guilty via agreement to six government corruption charges relating to ACAA funds. (Primera Hora, News)
8. As of the publication of this report, no cause of death for Hiram Meléndez Rivera has been made public. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
9. Hiram Meléndez Rivera was previously a member of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and led the ACAA agency during the administration of former governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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