Yaiza Castilla Herrera facts for kids
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Yaiza Castilla Herrera
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| Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of Canary Islands | |
| Assumed office 18 July 2019 |
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| Senator in the Cortes Generales | |
| In office 13 January 2016 – 18 July 2019 |
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| Succeeded by | Fabián Chinea |
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| Born | 5 July 1984 (age 41) San Sebastián de La Gomera |
| Citizenship | Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Yaiza Castilla Herrera was born on July 5, 1984, in San Sebastián de La Gomera, Spain. She is a Spanish politician. She used to be a senator, which is like a representative in a country's government. From 2015 to 2019, she represented La Gomera in the Spanish Senate. Since July 17, 2019, she has been a Minister for the Canary Islands. Her job involves tourism, industry, and trade for the islands.
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About Yaiza Castilla Herrera
Early Life and Education
Yaiza Castilla Herrera was born in San Sebastián de La Gomera in 1984. She went to the University of La Laguna. There, she earned a master's degree in Urban Law. This type of law deals with rules for cities and towns. After finishing her studies, she worked as a lawyer on her own. Later, she joined a big law firm called Garrigues.
Her Work as a Politician
In 2015, Yaiza Castilla Herrera ran in the general elections. She was elected to the Senate of Spain. The Senate is one of the two parts of Spain's national parliament, called the Cortes Generales. She represented the island of La Gomera. She served in the Senate during the 11th and 12th Legislatures. A legislature is a period when a parliament is active.
While she was a senator, she was part of the Equality Commission. This group works on making sure everyone is treated fairly. She served as a senator until July 2019.
Becoming a Minister
On July 17, 2019, Yaiza Castilla Herrera was given a new important job. The President of the Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres, appointed her as a Minister. Her official title is Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce for the Canary Islands. In this role, she helps manage and improve tourism, businesses, and trade for the islands.
See also
In Spanish: Yaiza Castilla Herrera para niños
