José Blanco López facts for kids
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José Blanco
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| Minister of Public Works and Transport | |
| In office 7 April 2009 – 21 December 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero |
| Preceded by | Magdalena Álvarez |
| Succeeded by | Ana Pastor Julián |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 4 May 1996 – 1 July 2014 |
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| Constituency | Lugo |
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| Born | 6 February 1962 Palas de Rei, Lugo, Spain |
| Political party | Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) |
| Spouse | Ana Mourenza (m. 1999) |
| Children | two |
José Blanco López (born on February 6, 1962), also known as Pepe Blanco, is a Spanish politician. He was a leader in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). He also served as the Minister of Public Works and Transport from 2009 to 2011.
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José Blanco's Political Journey
José Blanco López started his work in politics in 1986. That year, he was chosen to be part of the Spanish Senate, which is like one of Spain's main government groups.
Serving in the Spanish Congress
In 1996, he was elected to the Spanish Congress. This is another important part of Spain's government. He represented the Lugo Province. People voted for him again in 2000, 2004, and 2008.
Becoming a Government Minister
On April 7, 2009, José Blanco López became the Minister of Public Works and Transport. This job involves looking after things like roads, bridges, and public buildings. He took over from Magdalena Álvarez. Later, on July 11, 2011, he also became the government's spokesperson. This meant he helped explain the government's plans and decisions to the public.
Working with Ideas for Spain
José Blanco was also a leader at something called the Fundacion IDEAS. This group was like a "think tank" for Spain's Socialist Party. A think tank is a group of experts who research and suggest new ideas for how the government can work better.
Other Important Roles
José Blanco López has also been an independent member of the Board of Directors for Enagás. This is a company that manages natural gas in Spain. Being an independent member means he helps guide the company without being directly involved in its daily operations.
See also
In Spanish: José Blanco López para niños
