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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| Born | 5 July 1984 (age 40) San Sebastián de La Gomera |
| Citizenship | Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Yaiza Castilla Herrera is a Spanish politician. She was born on July 5, 1984, in San Sebastián de La Gomera, Spain. She has held important roles in the Spanish government. Currently, she serves as a Minister for the Canary Islands.
About Yaiza Castilla Herrera
Yaiza Castilla Herrera was born in San Sebastián de La Gomera in 1984. This town is located on the island of La Gomera in Spain. She went to the University of La Laguna. There, she earned a special degree in Urban Law. Urban Law is about the rules and laws for cities and towns. It covers things like building, land use, and city planning.
After her studies, she worked as a lawyer on her own. Later, she joined a big law firm called Garrigues.
Her Time as a Senator
In 2015, Yaiza Castilla Herrera became a Senator. A Senator is a person who represents their region in the national government. They help make laws for the whole country. She was elected to the Senate of Spain. This is part of the Cortes Generales, which is like the Spanish Parliament. She represented the island of La Gomera.
She served in the Senate for two terms. These were the 11th and 12th Legislatures of Spain. She was a Senator from 2015 until 2019. While in the Senate, she was a member of the Equality Commission. This group works to make sure everyone is treated fairly and equally.
Becoming a Minister
In July 2019, Yaiza Castilla Herrera took on a new big role. She was chosen to be the Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. She works for the government of the Canary Islands. The President of the Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres, appointed her to this position. As a Minister, she helps manage important parts of the economy. This includes tourism, which is very important for the Canary Islands. She also helps with industry and trade.
