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Pilar Barreiro Álvarez
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| Member of the Spanish Congress of Deputies | |
| Assumed office 2008 |
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| Mayor of Cartagena | |
| Assumed office 1995 |
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| Member of the Murcian Regional Assembly | |
| In office 1991–1995 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 November 1955 Lugo, Spain |
| Political party | People's Party (PP) |
| Other political affiliations |
Popular Alliance (1987–1989) |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
Pilar Barreiro Álvarez was born on November 24, 1955, in Lugo, Spain. She is a Spanish politician. She is a member of the People's Party, often called PP.
Pilar Barreiro is married and has two children. She studied law at university. In 1987, she joined a political group called the Popular Alliance. This group later became the People's Party in 1989.
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Early Political Career
Starting in Regional Politics
Pilar Barreiro began her political journey in 1991. She was elected to the Murcian Regional Assembly. This is like a local parliament for the Murcia region in Spain. She served there for four years, until 1995.
Becoming Mayor of Cartagena
In 1995, Pilar Barreiro made history. She became the first female Mayor of Cartagena. Cartagena is an important city in Spain. She served as Mayor for many years, leading the city. Her time as Mayor ended in 2015.
Serving in the Spanish Congress
Joining the National Parliament
In 2008, Pilar Barreiro took on a new role. She was chosen to represent her party in the Spanish Congress of Deputies. This is Spain's main national parliament. She represented the Murcia region.
A Strong Election Result
In the 2008 general election, her party's list received many votes. It was one of the highest vote shares for any party in any district. This showed strong support for her and her party in Murcia.
See also
In Spanish: Pilar Barreiro para niños
