Javier Ortega Smith
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ortega and the second or maternal family name is Smith-Molina.
Francisco Javier Ortega Smith-Molina (Spanish pronunciation: [smið.moˈlina]; born 28 August 1968) is a Spanish lawyer and politician.[1] He served as Secretary-General of Vox between 2014 and 2022,[2] making him the second most prominent person in the party after its president Santiago Abascal.[3] He serves as a member of both the Congress of Deputies and the Madrid City Council since 2019.
Quick Facts Secretary-General of Vox, President ...
Javier Ortega Smith | |
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Secretary-General of Vox | |
In office 5 March 2016 – 6 October 2022 | |
President | Santiago Abascal |
Preceded by | Iván Espinosa de los Monteros |
Succeeded by | Ignacio Garriga |
Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
Assumed office 21 May 2019 | |
Constituency | Madrid |
Member of the City Council of Madrid | |
Assumed office 15 June 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Francisco Javier Ortega Smith-Molina (1968-08-28) 28 August 1968 (age 55) Madrid, Spain |
Citizenship |
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Political party | Vox (2014–present) |
Other political affiliations | FE de las JONS (1985–1991) |
Spouse |
Paulina Sánchez del Río Nájera
(m. 2021) |
Alma mater | University of Alcalá Comillas Pontifical University |
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