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Abel Caballero
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| Mayor of Vigo | |
| Assumed office June 16, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Corina Porro |
| Minister of Transport | |
| In office July 6, 1985 – July 9, 1988 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Prime Minister | Felipe González |
| Preceded by | Enrique Barón |
| Succeeded by | José Barrionuevo |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 28 October 1982 – 23 April 1986 |
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| Constituency | A Coruña |
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Abel Ramón Caballero Álvarez
September 2, 1946 Ponteareas, Galicia, Spain |
| Political party | PSdeG-PSOE |
| Residence | Vigo |
| Alma mater | University of Santiago de Compostela |
| Occupation | Mayor |
| Profession | Professor |
Abel Ramón Caballero Álvarez (born 2 September 1946) is an important Spanish politician. He is currently the mayor of Vigo, a big city in Galicia, Spain. He has been the mayor since June 2007. He is also the president of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) since September 2015.
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Who is Abel Caballero?
Abel Caballero was born in a town called Ponteareas in Galicia, Spain. He studied Economics at the University of Santiago de Compostela. Before becoming a full-time politician, he was a university professor. This means he taught students about how economies work.
A Career in Spanish Politics
Abel Caballero has had a long and interesting career in politics. He has held several important roles in the Spanish government.
Member of Parliament
From 1982 to 1997, Abel Caballero was a member of the Congress of Deputies. This is like being a member of parliament in other countries. He represented different areas of Spain during this time. First, he represented A Coruña Province from 1982 to 1986. Then, he represented Pontevedra Province from 1986 to 1997. In this role, he helped make laws for the whole country.
Minister of Transport
From 1985 to 1988, Abel Caballero served as the Minister of Transport. A minister is a high-ranking government official. As Minister of Transport, he was in charge of things like roads, railways, and ports in Spain. This was a very important job, helping to manage how people and goods moved around the country.
Mayor of Vigo
Since June 2007, Abel Caballero has been the mayor of Vigo. The mayor is the leader of a city government. They are responsible for many things that affect people's daily lives. This includes managing city services, planning new projects, and making sure the city runs smoothly. Vigo is a major port city in Galicia, and as mayor, he works to improve the city for its residents.
Leading Cities Across Spain
In addition to being the mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero also leads the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP). He became its president in September 2015. FEMP is an organization that represents cities and towns all over Spain. As president, he helps different local governments work together and share ideas. This role allows him to influence policies that affect many communities across the country.
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See also
In Spanish: Abel Caballero para niños
