Puerto Rican Miami-Dade mayoral hopeful arrested on battery charges

A man who has announced plans to run for Miami-Dade County mayor in 2028 was arrested Saturday and is now facing multiple felony charges, according to Miami-Dade Jail records.

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Victor Rosario, 50, was taken into custody over the weekend and charged with aggravated battery on a police officer and resisting an officer with violence, among other offenses. During his court appearance, a judge denied bond, keeping Rosario in custody as the case moves forward.

Rosario has been positioning himself as a future contender for countywide office. According to his campaign website, he was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and plans to run as a Republican. He is the founder of two companies: The Bass Agency LLC, which he describes as specializing in EDM events and corporate productions, and The Equation Agency LLC, a marketing agency focused on delivering “innovative strategies for business growth, branding, and high-impact campaigns.”

His public biography paints a picture of a candidate with a sprawling résumé. Rosario lists experience as an entrepreneur, designer, developer, architect, engineer, AI expert, system administrator, and marketing strategist. The bio also notes past roles as a licensed banker, insurance unit manager, district manager, nightclub general manager, director of operations, and operator of gaming server hosting companies.

Rosario additionally highlights a long artistic career, performing as Skylight in Drum & Bass and Victor Yeyo in Techno, and says he has been an artist since 1996. He also notes that he is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran.

This is not Rosario’s first political bid. He previously ran for Miami Beach mayor, touting his business background and involvement in the startup community.

The 2028 Miami-Dade County mayoral race is expected to draw multiple contenders, as current Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is term-limited. The election is set for Nov. 7, 2028.

Rosario remains in custody as officials continue to gather details about the case.

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