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First government of María Guardiola

The first government of María Guardiola was formed on 21 July 2023, following the latter's election as president of Extremadura by the Assembly of Extremadura on 14 July and her swearing-in on 17 July, as a result of the People's Party (PP) and Vox being able to muster a majority of seats in the Assembly following the 2023 Extremaduran regional election.[1][2] It succeeded the third government of Guillermo Fernández Vara and was the Government of Extremadura from 21 July 2023 to 30 April 2026, a total of 1,014 days, or 2 years, 9 months and 9 days.

1st government of María Guardiola

11th Government of Extremadura
2023–2026
María Guardiola in February 2025.
Date formed21 July 2023
Date dissolved30 April 2026
People and organisations
MonarchFelipe VI
PresidentMaría Guardiola
No. of ministers9[a]
Total no. of members11[a]
Member parties  PP
  Vox (2023–2024)
Status in legislatureMajority (coalition) (2023–2024)
Minority (single-party) (2024–present)
Opposition party  PSOE
Opposition leaderGuillermo Fernández Vara (2023–2024)
Miguel Ángel Gallardo (2024–2025)
History
Election2023 regional election
Outgoing election2025 regional election
Legislature term11th Assembly
PredecessorVara III
SuccessorGuardiola II

Until 2024, the cabinet comprised members of the PP and Vox, as well as a number of independents proposed by the first party.[3] On 11 July 2024, Vox leader Santiago Abascal forced the break up of all PP–Vox governments at the regional level over a national controversy regarding the distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors among the autonomous communities.[4]

Investiture

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Investiture
Nomination of María Guardiola (PP)
Ballot → 14 July 2023
Required majority → 33 out of 65 check
Yes
33 / 65
No
32 / 65
Abstentions
0 / 65
Absentees
0 / 65
Sources[1]

Cabinet changes

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Guardiola's government saw a number of cabinet changes during its tenure:

  • On 5 October 2023, Camino Limia announced her resignation as Minister of Forest Management and Rural World over personal disagreements with Vox's national leadership.[5] She was replaced in her post by Ignacio Higuero on 7 October 2023.
  • On 1 August 2025, Ignacio Higuero resigned as Forest Management and Rural World minister due to his involvement in a resume padding scandal,[6][7] being replaced in the post the next day by Francisco José Ramírez.[8]

Council of Government

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The Council of Government is structured into the office for the president and nine ministries.[9]

← Guardiola I Government →
(21 July 2023 – present)
Portfolio Name Party Took office Left office Ref.
President María Guardiola PP 15 July 2023 23 April 2026 [10]
Minister of the Presidency, Interior and Social Dialogue Abel Bautista PP 21 July 2023 Incumbent [11]
Minister of Finance and Public Administration Elena Manzano PP 21 July 2023 Incumbent [12]
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Sustainable Development Mercedes Morán PP 21 July 2023 Incumbent [13]
Minister of Economy, Employment and Digital Transformation Guillermo Santamaría Independent 21 July 2023 Incumbent [14]
Minister of Health and Social Services Sara García Espada PP 21 July 2023 Incumbent [15]
Minister of Culture, Tourism, Youth and Sports Victoria Bazaga Independent 21 July 2023 Incumbent [16]
Minister of Education, Science and Vocational Training Mercedes Vaquera Independent 21 July 2023 Incumbent [17]
Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Housing Manuel Martín Castizo PP 21 July 2023 Incumbent [18]
Minister of Forest Management and Rural World Camino Limia Vox 21 July 2023 6 October 2023 [19]

Changes October 2023

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Portfolio Name Party Took office Left office Ref.
Minister of Forest Management and Rural World Ignacio Higuero Vox / Ind.[b] 7 October 2023 1 August 2025 [21]

Changes August 2025

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Portfolio Name Party Took office Left office Ref.
Minister of Forest Management and Rural World Francisco José Ramírez PP 2 August 2025 Incumbent [22]

Notes

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  1. 1 2 Does not include the President.
  2. ↑ Quit Vox membership in July 2024 and remained in office as an independent.[20]

References

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  1. 1 2 Vigario, David (14 July 2023). "María Guardiola, investida presidenta de Extremadura: «El camino fácil hubiera sido irme»". El Mundo (in Spanish). Mérida. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ↑ Manchado, Santiago (17 July 2023). "María Guardiola jura como presidenta de Extremadura: «No hay que dejarse llevar por odios y prejuicios»". elDiario.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  3. ↑ Vigario, David (20 July 2023). "Guardiola se rodea de un equipo transversal con la incorporación de varios independientes". El Mundo (in Spanish). Mérida. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  4. ↑ Vera, Joaquín; Sen, Cristina (11 July 2024). "Abascal consuma su amenaza y rompe con el PP en los gobiernos regionales". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). Madrid / Barcelona. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  5. ↑ Ramos, Ana Belén (5 October 2023). "La única consejera de Vox en Extremadura dimite por "discrepancias" con la dirección nacional". El Confidencial (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Dimite un consejero de Vox en el Gobierno del PP en Extremadura acusado de falsear su currículum". Público (in Spanish). Madrid / Mérida. Agencias. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  7. ↑ Rocha, Carlos (2 August 2025). "Las dimisiones por los currículums 'fake' sitúan una sombra de sospecha sobre la clase política". El Confidencial (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "Francisco José Ramírez, nuevo consejero de Gestión Forestal y Mundo Rural tras la dimisión de Higuero" (in Spanish). Mérida: Europa Press. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  9. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 16/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se modifican la denominación y las competencias de las Consejerías que conforman la Administración de la Comunidad Autónoma de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44632–44634. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  10. ↑ "Real Decreto 648/2023, de 14 de julio, por el que se nombra Presidenta de la Comunidad Autónoma de Extremadura a doña María Guardiola Martín" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (Extraordinary 1). Regional Government of Extremadura: 3. 15 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  11. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 17/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de don Abel Bautista Morán como Consejero de Presidencia, Interior y Diálogo Social de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44643. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  12. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 18/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de doña Elena Manzano Silva como Consejera de Hacienda y Administración Pública de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44644. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  13. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 19/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de doña Mercedes Morán Álvarez como Consejera de Agricultura, Ganadería y Desarrollo Sostenible de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44645. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  14. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 20/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de don Guillermo Santamaría Galdón como Consejero de Economía, Empleo y Transformación Digital de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44646. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  15. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 21/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de doña Sara García Espada como Consejera de Salud y Servicios Sociales de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44647. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  16. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 22/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de doña Victoria Bazaga Gazapo como Consejera de Cultura, Turismo, Jóvenes y Deportes de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44648. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  17. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 23/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de doña María Mercedes Vaquera Mosquero como Consejera de Educación, Ciencia y Formación Profesional de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44649. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  18. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 24/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de don Manuel Martín Castizo como Consejero de Infraestructura, Transporte y Vivienda de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44650. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  19. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 25/2023, de 20 de julio, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de doña María del Camino Limia Santiago como Consejera de Gestión Forestal y Mundo Rural de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (140). Regional Government of Extremadura: 44651. 21 July 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  20. ↑ Manchado, Santiago (12 July 2024). "El único consejero de Vox en Extremadura desobedece a Abascal y se queda en el Gobierno de Guardiola". elDiario.es (in Spanish). Mérida. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  21. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 37/2023, de 7 de octubre, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de don Ignacio Higuero de Juan como Consejero de Gestión Forestal y Mundo Rural de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (4. Extraordinary). Regional Government of Extremadura: 371. 7 October 2023. OCLC 796228808.
  22. ↑ "Decreto de la Presidenta 5/2025, de 2 de agosto, por el que se dispone el nombramiento de don Francisco José Ramírez González como Consejero de Gestión Forestal y Mundo Rural de la Junta de Extremadura" (PDF). Official Journal of Extremadura (in Spanish) (5. Extraordinary). Regional Government of Extremadura: 47. 2 August 2025. OCLC 796228808.
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