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Alberto Garzón
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| Minister of Consumer Affairs | |
| In office 13 January 2020 – 21 November 2023 |
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| Monarch | Felipe VI |
| Prime Minister | Pedro Sánchez |
| Preceded by | María Luisa Carcedo (Health, Consumer Affairs and Social Welfare) María Jesús Montero (Finance) |
| Succeeded by | Pablo Bustinduy (Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and 2030 Agenda) |
| General Coordinator of United Left | |
| In office 4 June 2016 – 17 November 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Cayo Lara |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Maíllo |
| Secretary for Constitutional Process of United Left | |
| In office 28 June 2014 – 4 July 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Enrique Santiago |
| Succeeded by | Esther López Barceló |
| Secretary for Global Economic Policy of United Left | |
| In office 16 December 2012 – 28 June 2014 |
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| Preceded by | José Antonio García Rubio |
| Succeeded by | José Antonio García Rubio |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 13 December 2011 – 17 August 2023 |
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| Constituency | Málaga (2011–2016) Madrid (2016–2019) Málaga (2019–2023) |
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Alberto Carlos Garzón Espinosa
9 October 1985 Logroño, Spain |
| Political party | Communist Party of Spain (since 2003) United Left (since 2003) |
| Spouse | Anna Ruiz (m. 2017) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Malaga |
Alberto Carlos Garzón Espinosa (born 9 October 1985) is a Spanish former politician and economist. He served as the Minister of Consumer Affairs in Spain from 2020 to 2023.
He has been a member of the Communist Party of Spain (PCE) and United Left (Izquierda Unida, IU) since 2003. In 2011, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in Spain. He is also a researcher at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville.
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About Alberto Garzón
Early Life and Family
Alberto Garzón was born in Logroño, Spain. His father was a Geography and History teacher. His mother was a pharmacist.
When he was three years old, his family moved to Marchena. Later, in 1994, they moved to Rincón de la Victoria. Alberto went to elementary and secondary school there. He enjoyed playing football when he was young.
University Studies and Early Politics
Garzón first studied Business Administration at the University of Málaga. The next year, he switched to Economics. When he was 18, he joined the political group "United Left The Greens-Andalucía."
In 2004, he helped start a student group called "Students for a Critical Economy." This group wanted to discuss economics in new ways. They also took part in social movements. The group became very popular in student elections.
Later, Garzón earned a Master's degree in International Economy and Development. He studied at the Complutense University of Madrid. Here, he met José Luis Sampedro, an important economist who influenced his ideas.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 2011, Alberto Garzón was elected as a Deputy in the Spanish Parliament. He represented the Málaga region. At that time, he was the youngest member of the House of Deputies.
In 2013, he became a member of United Left's main committee. This committee helps lead the party.
Minister of Consumer Affairs
On 13 January 2020, Garzón was appointed Minister of Consumer Affairs. As Minister, his job was to protect the rights of consumers in Spain. This means making sure products are safe and fair for people to buy.
In 2021, he announced a plan to stop advertising certain unhealthy foods to children under 16. This ban would apply to TV, radio, online, movies, and newspapers. It included foods like candy, cookies, and sugary drinks.
In 2022, Garzón talked about his concerns regarding factory farming. He highlighted how it can harm the environment. He also spoke about the quality of meat produced this way. He suggested that traditional farming methods were better for the planet. His comments led to discussions about farming practices in Spain. A report also connected intensive pork farming to environmental problems in the country.
See also
In Spanish: Alberto Garzón para niños
