Rafael Arias-Salgado facts for kids
Rafael Arias–Salgado Montalvo was born on January 26, 1942, in Madrid, Spain. He is a well-known Spanish politician who has held many important roles in the government.
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Family Background
Rafael Arias-Salgado is the son of Gabriel Arias-Salgado, who was a minister in the Spanish government under Francisco Franco. His brother, Fernando Arias-Salgado, was also a diplomat and used to lead the Spanish TV company.
Early Political Career
Rafael Arias-Salgado first became a lawyer. He then entered politics, becoming a "deputy" for the UCD party. A deputy is like a representative in a country's parliament, similar to a member of Congress. He represented the area of Toledo from 1977 to 1982.
During this time, he served as a minister in several important positions:
- Minister of relationships within the Cortes (1979–1980)
- Minister to the President of the Cortes (1980–1981)
- Minister of territorial administration (1981–1982)
The "Cortes" is the Spanish parliament, where laws are made.
Moving to New Roles
After the UCD party broke up, Rafael Arias-Salgado worked in private business for a while. He was the president of a security company called Prosegur from 1983 to 1985.
In 1987, he returned to politics. He joined a new party called the Democratic and Social Centre (CDS), which was formed by some former UCD members. He became a deputy again, this time representing Madrid from 1990 to 1992.
Later Career and Public Works
In 1993, he joined the Partido Popular. He continued to serve in government, becoming the Minister of Public Works from 1996 to 2000. This role involved overseeing big projects like roads, bridges, and other important public buildings.
After his time as Minister of Public Works, he became the President of the Carrefour group in Spain. Carrefour is a very large international company known for its supermarkets and hypermarkets.
See also
In Spanish: Rafael Arias-Salgado para niños
