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Dolores Gorostiaga
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| President of the Parliament of Cantabria | |
| In office 18 June 2015 – 19 June 2019 |
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| Preceded by | José Antonio Cagigas |
| Succeeded by | Joaquín Gómez Gómez |
| Secretary General of the Socialist Party of Cantabria | |
| In office 16 December 2000 – 31 March 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Jaime Blanco García |
| Succeeded by | Eva Díaz Tezanos |
| Vice President of Cantabria | |
| In office 27 June 2003 – 28 June 2011 |
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| President | Miguel Ángel Revilla |
| Preceded by | Miguel Ángel Revilla |
| Succeeded by | María José Sáenz de Buruaga |
| Regional Minister of Employment and Social Welfare of Cantabria | |
| In office 2 July 2007 – 28 June 2011 |
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| President | Miguel Ángel Revilla |
| Preceded by | Miguel Ángel Pesquera González (Industry, Labour and Technological Development) Rosario Quintana Pantaleón (Health and Social Services) |
| Succeeded by | María José Sáenz de Buruaga (Health and Social Services) Cristina Mazas Pérez-Oleaga (Economy, Finance and Employment) |
| Regional Minister of Institutional Relations and European Affairs of Cantabria | |
| In office 27 June 2003 – 2 July 2007 |
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| President | Miguel Ángel Revilla |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
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María Dolores Gorostiaga Saiz
24 February 1957 Piélagos, Cantabria, Spain |
| Political party | PSOE |
María Dolores Gorostiaga Saiz (born 24 February 1957) is a Spanish politician. She is a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. She held important roles in the government of Cantabria, a region in Spain.
She served as the Vice President of Cantabria from 2003 to 2011. She was also a Regional Minister, which is like a state-level cabinet member. From 2003 to 2007, she was the Regional Minister of Institutional Relations and European Affairs. Later, from 2007 to 2011, she became the Regional Minister of Employment and Social Welfare. Most recently, she was the President of the Parliament of Cantabria from 2015 to 2019.
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Early Life and Background
María Dolores Gorostiaga Saiz was born on February 24, 1957. Her birthplace is Piélagos, a town located in the region of Cantabria, Spain. She grew up in this area, which is on the northern coast of Spain.
Political Career
Dolores Gorostiaga has had a long and active career in politics. She is a key figure in the Socialist Party of Cantabria (PSOE). This party is a branch of the larger Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
Leadership in the Socialist Party
From December 16, 2000, to March 31, 2012, Dolores Gorostiaga was the Secretary General of the Socialist Party of Cantabria. This is a very important leadership position within the party. She helped guide the party's direction and activities during this time.
Roles in the Cantabrian Government
Dolores Gorostiaga held several significant positions in the regional government of Cantabria. These roles allowed her to help manage different areas of public life.
Vice President of Cantabria
From June 27, 2003, to June 28, 2011, she served as the Vice President of Cantabria. In this role, she worked closely with the President of Cantabria, Miguel Ángel Revilla. She helped oversee the region's administration and policies.
Regional Minister Positions
- Institutional Relations and European Affairs: From 2003 to 2007, Dolores Gorostiaga was the Regional Minister for Institutional Relations and European Affairs. This meant she was in charge of how Cantabria worked with other institutions and with the European Union.
- Employment and Social Welfare: From 2007 to 2011, she took on the role of Regional Minister of Employment and Social Welfare. In this position, she focused on creating jobs and improving social support for people in Cantabria.
President of the Parliament of Cantabria
One of her most important roles was serving as the President of the Parliament of Cantabria. She held this position from June 18, 2015, to June 19, 2019. The Parliament is where laws are made for the region. As President, she was responsible for leading the meetings and ensuring that the parliamentary process ran smoothly.
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Dolores Gorostiaga, a Spanish politician.
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In Spanish: Dolores Gorostiaga para niños
