(born April 22, 1943) is a Puerto Rican politician living and working in the United States and an ordained Pentecostal minister.
He has represented the 18th Council District in the New York City Council since January 2018.
A member of the Democratic Party, Díaz represented the 32nd district in the New York State Senate from 2003 to 2017; his Senate district included parts of the Bronx neighborhoods of Castle Hill, Parkchester, Morrisania, Hunts Point, Melrose, Longwood, and Soundview.
A socially conservative Democrat, Díaz is known for his outspoken opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage.