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Susana Díaz
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| 5th President of the Autonomous Government of Andalusia | |
| In office 5 September 2013 – 18 January 2019 |
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| Monarch | Felipe VI |
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| Preceded by | José Antonio Griñán |
| Succeeded by | Juanma Moreno |
| Secretary-General of the Socialist Workers' Party of Andalusia | |
| In office 23 November 2013 – 23 July 2021 |
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| President | Micaela Navarro |
| Preceded by | José Antonio Griñán |
| Succeeded by | Juan Espadas |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 1 April 2004 – 2 April 2008 |
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| Constituency | Seville |
| Member of the Senate | |
| Assumed office 22 July 2021 |
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| Appointed by | Parliament of Andalusia |
| In office 21 December 2011 – 6 May 2012 |
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| Appointed by | Parliament of Andalusia |
| Member of the Parliament of Andalusia | |
| In office 3 April 2008 – 25 September 2021 |
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| Constituency | Seville |
| Member of the Seville City Council | |
| In office 4 July 1999 – 2 April 2004 |
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Susana Díaz Pacheco
18 October 1974 Seville, Andalusia, Spanish State |
| Citizenship | Spanish |
| Political party | Spanish Socialist Workers' Party |
| Spouse | José María Moriche Ibáñez |
| Children | José María |
| Parents | José Díaz Rosa Pacheco |
| Alma mater | University of Seville |
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Susana Díaz Pacheco was born on October 18, 1974. She is a Spanish politician from Andalusia. She was a very important person in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE).
Susana Díaz used to be the leader of the Andalusian branch of the PSOE. She served as the president of Andalusia until January 2019. She first became president in 2013. Later, she was re-elected in the 2015 Andalusian parliamentary election.
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Early Life and Education
Susana Díaz was the oldest of four daughters. Her father, José Díaz, worked as a plumber for the Seville City Council. Her mother, Rosa Pacheco, was a housewife. Susana has a son named José María.
She studied law at the University of Seville. She finished her degree after ten years.
Starting Her Political Journey
Susana Díaz began her political career early. In 1997, she became the secretary of organization for the Socialist Youth of Andalusia. This group helps young people get involved in politics.
In June 1999, she was elected as a city councilor in Seville. This was her first elected role.
Serving in the Spanish Parliament
Susana Díaz held several important roles in the Spanish government. From 2004 to 2008, she was a deputy for Seville in the Congress of Deputies. This is like being a member of parliament.
She also served as a senator for Andalusia from 2011 to 2012. A senator is another type of representative in the national government.
Becoming President of Andalusia (2013–2019)
In 2013, Susana Díaz was chosen as the President of Andalusia. She led the regional government in a partnership with the United Left party.
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Why Were There Early Elections in 2015?
After some disagreements with the United Left party, Susana Díaz decided to call for new elections. These elections happened early, in 2015.
During the 2015 Andalusian parliamentary election campaign, Díaz strongly spoke against the national government's policies. She said her party would not join with the PP or Podemos if no party won a clear majority.
Her Second Term as President
In the 2015 election, her party kept the same number of seats. This was seen as a win because the main opposition party, PP, lost many seats. Two new parties, Podemos and Citizens, also won seats.
After talks with the new parties, Díaz made a deal with Citizens. In May 2015, she was re-elected as the regional President.
Changes in National Politics
In 2015 and 2016, Spain had national elections. The PP won the most seats but could not form a government. The King then asked Pedro Sánchez, the PSOE leader, to try.
Susana Díaz and other regional leaders did not want Sánchez to form a government with Podemos. This led to more elections in 2016. The PSOE lost some seats again.
Her Attempt to Lead the National PSOE
In 2017, Susana Díaz tried to become the national leader of the PSOE. Many former party leaders supported her. However, Pedro Sánchez won the election. He became the leader again.
Sánchez's supporters saw Díaz as the "establishment" candidate. This means she was seen as representing the older, more traditional parts of the party. This helped Sánchez win support from regular party members.
Losing Regional Power in 2018
In May 2018, Pedro Sánchez became Prime Minister of Spain. This happened after a vote of no confidence against the previous government. Citizens, who were partners with Díaz in Andalusia, stopped supporting her.
This led to a new election in Andalusia in 2018. Susana Díaz's party lost many seats. Even though her party still got the most votes, she could lose the presidency. This was because the People's Party, Citizens, and a new party called VOX could join together. VOX was a new party that won 12 seats.
See also
- Second Susana Díaz government
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