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Celia Villalobos
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| First Vice President of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 13 December 2011 – 19 July 2016 |
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| President | Jesús Posada Patxi López |
| Preceded by | Teresa Cunillera |
| Succeeded by | Ignacio Prendes |
| Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality | |
| In office 27 April 2000 – 10 July 2002 |
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| Prime Minister | José María Aznar |
| Preceded by | José Manuel Romay Beccaría |
| Succeeded by | Ana Pastor Julián |
| Mayor of Málaga | |
| In office 17 June 1995 – 27 April 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Pedro Aparicio Sánchez |
| Succeeded by | Francisco de la Torre |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 28 October 1989 – 5 March 2019 |
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| Constituency | Málaga |
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| Born | 18 April 1949 Benalmádena (Málaga), Andalusia, Spain |
| Political party | People's Party |
| Alma mater | University of Valladolid |
Celia Villalobos Talero (born 18 April 1949) is a Spanish politician. She was a member of the People's Party (PP). She also served as a Health Minister for Spain.
Celia Villalobos was born in Benalmádena, a town in the Province of Málaga, Spain. She became a very important figure in Spanish politics. She is known for her long career in government.
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What is Celia Villalobos Known For?
Celia Villalobos has held several important jobs in the Spanish government. She was a mayor, a minister, and a member of parliament. These roles helped her make decisions for the country.
Becoming a Mayor
From 1995 to 2000, Celia Villalobos was the mayor of Málaga. This means she was the main leader of the city. As mayor, she was in charge of local services and making Málaga a better place to live.
Her Time as a Minister
In 2000, she became a minister in the Spanish government. She was the Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality. This is a very important job. She was responsible for health care and social services across Spain. She worked under Prime Minister José María Aznar.
During her time as minister, there was a big concern about a disease called "mad cow disease." She gave speeches to explain the situation. Her ministry also made a big change. They gave more power to the different regions of Spain (called autonomous communities) to manage their own public health. This meant local governments could make more decisions about health care in their areas. She left this role in 2002.
Later Political Career
After being a minister, Celia Villalobos continued her work in politics. She became a member of the Congress of Deputies. This is like being a member of parliament. She represented the region of Málaga. She served in the Congress for many years, from 1989 until 2019.
From 2011 to 2016, she was the Deputy Speaker of the Congress of Deputies. This means she helped lead the meetings and discussions in parliament. She was a key person in making sure the government ran smoothly.
Her Political Views
Celia Villalobos is known for being one of the more open-minded members of her political party. This means she sometimes held views that were different from some of her party members. She was often seen as a progressive voice within the People's Party.
