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Mercedes Alonso García
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Mercedes Alonso (2011)
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Mercedes Alonso García
10 December 1964 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Education | University of Alicante |
| Occupation | politician |
| Known for | mayor of Elche (2011–2015) |
| Political party | Partido Popular |
Mercedes Alonso García (born December 10, 1964) is a Spanish politician. She is known for being the mayor of Elche, a city in Spain, from 2011 to 2015. She is a member of the Partido Popular, a major political party in Spain.
About Mercedes Alonso
Mercedes Alonso was born on December 10, 1964, in Cortes de Baza, a town in the Province of Granada, Spain. She studied law and earned her degree from the University of Alicante.
She has been involved in politics since 1982. She joined the People's Alliance Party, which later became the People's Party.
Her Political Career
Mercedes Alonso has held several important roles in local and regional government. Since 1991, she has served as a councilor for the city of Elche. A councilor is like a local representative who helps make decisions for the city.
From 1995 to 1999, she was a provincial deputy for Alicante. In this role, she focused on issues related to women and youth. She also served as the vice-president of the Diputación Provincial de Alicante, which is like a regional government body.
She was also a deputy in the Corts Valencianes, which is the regional parliament for the Valencia region. Later, she became a deputy in the Cortes Generales, which is Spain's national parliament.
Mayor of Elche
In 2011, Mercedes Alonso made history. She became the first woman to be the mayor of Elche. This was a big change, as the city had been led by the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party for 32 years. As mayor, she was responsible for leading the city and making important decisions for its residents.
See also
In Spanish: Mercedes Alonso García para niños
