Rodríguez was born in Havana in 1946. He was a political activist during his early years becoming leader of the Federation of Secondary Students, the Federation of University Students, and the Union of Communist Youth.
Rodríguez, who was born in Havana in 1946, was an active political figure throughout his youth. He rose to leadership positions within the Federation of Secondary Students, the Federation of University Students, and the Union of Communist Youth.