Laura Itzel Castillo facts for kids
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Laura Itzel Castillo
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Portrait of Laura Itzel Castillo
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| Born | 16 November 1957 Mexico City, Mexico
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| Nationality |  Mexico |
| Occupation | Architect and politician |
| Political party | PT |
Laura Itzel Castillo Juárez was born on November 16, 1957. She is a Mexican architect and a politician. She is a member of the Labor Party.
Laura Itzel Castillo has served as a Deputy in the Mexican Congress. A Deputy is like a representative who helps make laws for the country. She represented the Federal District, which is now known as Mexico City. She was a Deputy during two different periods, called the LVII and LXI Legislatures.
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Working in Government
In the year 2000, Laura Itzel Castillo got an important job. She became the Secretary of Urban Development and Housing for Mexico City. This means she helped plan how the city would grow. She also worked on making sure people had good places to live.
She held this job until 2005. Then, she decided to join Andrés Manuel López Obrador's campaign. He was running to become the president of Mexico.
Joining a Special Government
After the 2006 election, Andrés Manuel López Obrador formed something called a "legitimate government." This was an unofficial government structure. Laura Itzel Castillo was chosen to be part of it.
She was appointed as the Secretary of Human Settlements and Housing. In this role, she continued to work on housing and community planning. She stayed in this position until 2009.
Returning to Congress
In 2009, Laura Itzel Castillo was elected again. She became a federal Deputy for the LXI Legislature. This time, she was chosen through a system called proportional representation. This means she was selected based on her party's overall votes.
Family Connections
Laura Itzel Castillo comes from a well-known family. Her father was Heberto Castillo, a famous engineer and leader. He was known for his strong political beliefs.
Her brother, Heberto Castillo Juárez, also held a public office. He was in charge of the Coyoacán area of Mexico City. He served in that role from 2006 to 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Laura Itzel Castillo para niños
