Pilar Barreiro facts for kids
Pilar Barreiro Álvarez was born on November 24, 1955, in Lugo, Spain. She is a Spanish politician and a member of the People's Party (PP). She is married and has two children.
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Early Life and Political Beginnings
Pilar Barreiro studied law and became a lawyer. In 1987, she joined a political group called Popular Alliance. This group later became the People's Party (PP) in 1989, which is one of the main political parties in Spain today.
Serving in Regional Government
In 1991, Pilar Barreiro was elected to the Murcian Regional Assembly. This is like a local parliament for the region of Murcia in Spain. She worked there for four years, helping to make decisions for the region.
Mayor of Cartagena
A big step in her career came in 1995. Pilar Barreiro became the first woman to be the Mayor of Cartagena. As Mayor, she was the leader of the city government. She held this important position for many years.
National Politics
In 2008, Pilar Barreiro was chosen to lead the People's Party list for the Spanish Congress of Deputies. This is the main parliament for all of Spain. She represented the Murcia region. Her party's list received a very high number of votes in that election.
