Sonia Castedo facts for kids
Sonia Castedo Ramos was a Spanish politician. She served as the mayor of Alicante, a city in Spain, until December 23, 2014.
About Sonia Castedo
Sonia Castedo was born on December 23, 1970. She was born in Ribadeo, a town in Galicia, Spain. She moved to Alicante when she was a child and grew up there. Later, she studied at the University of Alicante and earned a degree in Sociology. Sociology is the study of how people live together in groups and societies.
Her Start in Politics
Sonia Castedo began her journey in politics in 1993. She joined a political group called the People's Party, known in Spain as Partido Popular.
In 1999, she was chosen to be a member of the Alicante City Council. This council helps make decisions for the city. By 2003, she became the first deputy to the mayor. This means she was a very important helper to the mayor.
Becoming Mayor of Alicante
On September 17, 2008, Sonia Castedo became the mayor of Alicante. She took over after the previous mayor, Luis Díaz Alperi, left the position. This was a special moment because Sonia Castedo was the first woman to ever be the mayor of Alicante. She held this important role for several years.
She resigned from her position as mayor on December 23, 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Sonia Castedo para niños
