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Ivan Espinosa de los Monteros
Spokesperson, Congressman at Congreso de los Diputados
Iván Espinosa de los Monteros is a prominent Spanish politician who was formerly associated with the far-right political party VOX in Spain. Here are some key details about his background and career:
Political Career
Iván Espinosa de los Monteros was one of the founding members of VOX, a conservative political party in Spain.2 He served as the party's Secretary-General during its first two years and later became responsible for VOX's international affairs section.2
In 2019, Espinosa de los Monteros was elected to the Spanish Congress and appointed as a spokesperson for VOX.2 As a congressman, he was known for his conservative stances, including opposition to what he called "gender ideology" and advocating for making certain political parties illegal.2
Background and Education
Born into a family of noble origin in Madrid, Espinosa de los Monteros studied at the Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid and later obtained an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management in the United States.2 He appears to have served in the Spanish armed forces, including a deployment to the Middle East.2
Professional Experience
Before entering politics, Espinosa de los Monteros worked in various fields:
- He had a stint as a summer associate at McKinsey & Company.
- He spent a year working for a Florida-based media company.
- Upon returning to Spain, he primarily worked in real estate, including time spent in Warsaw, Poland, acquiring office properties.2
International Connections
Espinosa de los Monteros played a significant role in VOX's international relations:
- He had connections with the Hispanic community in Florida and met with the mayor of Miami in 2016.
- He campaigned on behalf of Ilena Garcia, a former Trump administration official.
- He participated in electoral observation missions and met with international leaders, including the Guatemalan president.2
Departure from Politics
In August 2023, Espinosa de los Monteros announced his resignation from politics, citing personal and family reasons.14 His departure came after disappointing results for VOX in the July 23, 2023 general election in Spain.2 There was speculation about internal conflicts within the party, with some suggesting that hardliners close to the party leader had marginalized Espinosa de los Monteros.3
Espinosa de los Monteros was known for his ability to combine seriousness and irony, as well as his fluency in English and French.1 His resignation was seen as a significant loss for VOX, as he was considered one of the party's most effective deputies.1
Highlights
2004: el Gobierno de ZP, recogiendo esfuerzos del de Aznar, anuncia la creación de una presa en Cheste “para evitar riadas en 16 pueblos”.
¿Por qué crees que nunca se llegó a ejecutar? ¿Cuántas vidas de hubieran salvado esta semana?
No es que no se pudiera saber el riesgo que se corría en la comarca de l’Horta. Lo explicaba el propio gobierno hace 20 años:
El Gobierno no actúa. El Gobierno no despliega al Ejército. El Gobierno no ayuda en nada a nadie ante la tragedia que comportará posiblemente la mayor pérdida de vidas humanas en España en este siglo. Pero el Gobierno va a mandar a la Inspección de Trabajo. Eso sí.
