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, is a Spanish politician. He is also known as Pepe Blanco. He was an important leader in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). From 2009 to 2011, he served as the Minister of Public Works and Transport for Spain.
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Becoming a Politician
José Blanco López started his journey in politics in 1986. That year, he was chosen to be a member of the Spanish Senate. The Senate is like one part of Spain's parliament, where laws are made.
Serving in Congress
Later, in 1996, he was elected to the Spanish Congress. This is another important part of the Spanish parliament. He represented the area of Lugo Province. He was re-elected to this role several times, in 2000, 2004, and 2008. This shows that people in his area trusted him to represent them.
Working for the Government
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 in Spain. He took over from Magdalena Álvarez. In July 2011, he also became the spokesperson for the government. This meant he helped explain the government's plans and decisions to the public.
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José Blanco López, a Spanish politician.
See also
In Spanish: José Blanco López para niños
