Elena Espinosa facts for kids
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Elena Espinosa was born on March 21, 1960, in Ourense, Spain. She is a Spanish politician and a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. She has held important roles in the Spanish government.
She served as the Spanish Minister of the Environment until October 20, 2010. Before that, she was the Minister of Agriculture and Fishing. This job involved looking after farming and fishing in Spain. She also supported the use of genetically modified food in Spain. These are foods that have had their genes changed to improve them, for example, to make them grow better.
After her time as a minister, Elena Espinosa continued her political work. She ran for a leadership position in the Galician Socialist Party in March 2012. However, she did not win that election. Soon after, she decided to leave politics. She then started working as an assistant to the President of the Rodman Group, a company she had worked for before.
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What is Elena Espinosa known for?
Elena Espinosa is known for her work in the Spanish government. She served as a minister in two important areas. These were the environment, and agriculture and fishing. She also represented Ourense in the Spanish Congress. The Congress is like the parliament where laws are made.
Awards and Recognition
Elena Espinosa has received special awards for her public service. These awards are called "honours."
National Honours
- She was given the title of Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III on November 5, 2010. This is a very high honour in Spain. It recognizes people who have done great things for the country.
External Links
- Biography at Spanish Congress website
See also
In Spanish: Elena Espinosa para niños
