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Corina Porro
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Corina Porro (2011)
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| President of Vigo Port Authority | |
| Assumed office 22 April 2009 |
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| Elected Senator for Pontevedra | |
| In office 9 March 2008 – 12 May 2009 |
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| Mayor of Vigo | |
| In office 2003–2007 |
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| Preceded by | Ventura Pérez Mariño |
| Succeeded by | Abel Caballero |
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María Corina Porro Martínez
1 December 1953 Ferrol, Galicia, Spain |
| Political party | PPdeG |
| Alma mater | None. |
María Corina Porro Martínez was born on December 1, 1953. She is a Spanish politician who has held several important roles. She is known for her work in the local government of Vigo and in the Spanish Parliament.
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Corina Porro's Political Journey
Early Steps in Government
Corina Porro started her political career in the city of Vigo. From 1995 to 1999, she was a member of the local government. She belonged to the Galician People's Party.
After that, from 1999 to 2001, she worked as the Chief Director of Social Services. This role involved managing services that help people in the community.
Becoming Mayor of Vigo
Between 2002 and 2003, Corina Porro became a deputy in the Parliament of Galicia. She also served as a Councillor of Social Services during this time.
In 2003, Corina Porro was chosen as the mayor of Vigo. This happened after a special vote called a censure motion. This motion removed the previous mayor, Ventura Pérez Mariño, from office.
Later Roles and Public Service
After her time as Mayor of Vigo, Corina Porro continued her public service. From March 2008 to May 2009, she was a Senator for Pontevedra. The Senate is part of Spain's national parliament.
Later, she became the President of the Vigo Port Authority. She started this role on April 22, 2009. This position involves managing the important port of Vigo.
See also
In Spanish: Corina Porro para niños
- Port of Vigo
References
- Corina Porro official biography: https://web.archive.org/web/20091011081045/http://www.senado.es/legis9/senadores/248_index.html at Spanish Senate website.
