Elena Espinosa facts for kids
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Elena Espinosa was born on March 21, 1960, in a city called Ourense in Spain. She is a Spanish politician and a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, which is a big political group in Spain.
Elena Espinosa used to be the Spanish Minister of the Environment. This means she was in charge of looking after Spain's nature, forests, and water. She held this important job until October 20, 2010. Before that, she was the Minister of Agriculture and Fishing. In this role, she helped manage farming and fishing across the country. She also supported the idea of using genetically modified food in Spain. This is food that has been changed a little bit to grow better or resist diseases.
After her time as Minister, Elena Espinosa tried to become the leader of a regional political group in Galicia, Spain, in 2012. However, she didn't win. Soon after, she decided to leave politics. She then went back to work for a company called the Rodman Group, where she helped the president. Today, she represents Ourense in the Spanish Congress, which is like the main law-making body in Spain.
Special Recognition
Sometimes, important people receive special awards for their work. Elena Espinosa received a high honor called the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III on November 5, 2010. This is a very respected award in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Elena Espinosa para niños
