Cristina Cifuentes
Cristina Cifuentes is a Spanish politician who served as the President of the Community of Madrid from 2015 until 2018. She was involved in a significant political scandal regarding her academic credentials, which led to her resignation. Her past policies regarding education and university funding continue to influence discussions about the financial challenges faced by public universities in Madrid.
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Cristina Cifuentes is a former president of the Community of Madrid who was involved in the early political campaigns with Ayuso.
Ayuso trata de tapar las pifias de ‘los pocholos’: 170 millones despreciados o 250 doctorandos sin beca | Educación
Spain· 2026-03-04
Cristina Cifuentes decided to halt the cession of public land for private schools during her term.
Ayuso y los ayuntamientos de Madrid ‘hipotecan’ durante décadas 100 parcelas públicas cedidas para proyectos público-privados | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2026-02-21
Cristina Cifuentes was the former president of the PP when Isabel Díaz Ayuso first met Antonio Castillo Algarra.
Inesperada crisis en el Gobierno Ayuso a cuenta de un “iluminado religioso” y sus contratos por más de 75.000 euros para sus obras de teatro en Madrid | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2026-02-20
Cristina Cifuentes was part of the team that Isabel Díaz Ayuso was involved with when they first met.
El mentor de ‘los pocholos’ pretendía estrangular el bilingüismo: “No necesitamos el inglés” | EducaciónSpain· 2026-02-19
Cristina Cifuentes halted the cession of public land for concerted schools during her administration.
Ayuso lanza su plan de 40 residencias público-privadas cediendo gratis una parcela por 70 años para que la explote una empresa | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2026-02-16
Cristina Cifuentes resigned as president of the Community of Madrid due to a scandal involving fraudulent degrees.
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Dominican Republic· 2026-01-22
Cristina Cifuentes was defended by Choclán and achieved an acquittal in a falsification case.
Julio Iglesias elige al abogado del comisionista Aldama, de Cristiano Ronaldo y de Corinna Larsen | EspañaSpain· 2026-01-16
Cristina Cifuentes was the government leader from 2015 to 2018, during which time payments were delayed.
Los pagos del Gobierno de Ayuso a Quirón engordan con facturas de hace una década y sin pagar desde tiempos de Cifuentes | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-12-20
Cristina Cifuentes was the regional president of Madrid from 2015 to 2018 and is referenced in relation to Ayuso's political evolution.
Ayuso contra Ayuso: de ver “aberrante” abortar sin permiso con 16 años, a apoyarlo después o mandar a las mujeres a hacerlo en “otro lugar” | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-10-11
Cristina Cifuentes is a former president of the Community of Madrid and was Ayuso's predecessor.
Ayuso, mil grescas y una grieta | EspañaSpain· 2025-09-28
Cristina Cifuentes is the former president of the Community of Madrid who was investigated by Carmen Rodríguez-Medel for falsifying her master's degree.
¿Quién es Carmen Rodríguez-Medel, la jueza a la que ataca ahora el Gobierno de Isabel Díaz Ayuso? | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-09-23
Cristina Cifuentes was also scrutinized by Carmen Rodríguez-Medel in a notable case.
La jueza envía al novio de Ayuso al banquillo por el caso del fraude fiscal | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-09-22
Cristina Cifuentes was addressed by Miguel Ángel Revilla about her ability to lower taxes.
Aquí no hay ‘dumping’ | OpiniónSpain· 2025-08-11
Cristina Cifuentes resigned as president of the Community of Madrid after irregularities in her master's degree were revealed.
Lealtad contra talento: la eterna batalla interna en los partidos políticos | EspañaSpain· 2025-08-10
Cristina Cifuentes, then the PP president of Madrid’s regional government, was accused in 2018 of claiming a master’s degree in business management without ever having attended classes.
Wave of Spanish politicians edit CVs over incorrect claims of degrees and diplomas | Spain
United Kingdom· 2025-08-05
Cristina Cifuentes resigned after irregularities in her master's degree were revealed.
Tres dimisiones en diez días: el escándalo de los políticos y sus falsos y fluctuantes currículos | EspañaSpain· 2025-08-02
Cristina Cifuentes was involved in a previous scandal regarding her academic credentials.
Guerra total entre PP y PSOE por los currículums: el secretario general de los populares también lo modifica | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-25
Cristina Cifuentes is noted for continuing the healthcare strategy established by Esperanza Aguirre.
El Ejecutivo de Ayuso aprobó pagar a Quirón 1.300 millones más de lo presupuestado en sus primeros cinco años de gobierno | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-06-17
Cristina Cifuentes is a former president of the Community of Madrid who faced allegations of illegal financing.
Cospedal a Villarejo: “Al [fiscal] Grinda hay que matarlo” | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-09
Cristina Cifuentes was the president of the Community of Madrid who criticized a document implicating her in the Púnica case.
La UCO, en la telaraña de la política | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-01
Cristina Cifuentes, the former president of the Community of Madrid, spoke about the importance of maintaining LGTBI+ rights.
El expresidente socialista Zapatero, premiado por Cogam: “El matrimonio igualitario cambió España, nos hizo más decentes” | SociedadSpain· 2025-05-31
Cristina Cifuentes is a former president of the Community of Madrid mentioned in the context of political harassment.
El mercado del odio: métodos y aliados de los acosadores de políticos y periodistas | EspañaSpain· 2025-05-25
Cristina Cifuentes was the president of the Community of Madrid from 2015 to 2018 and halted the expansion of concerted education.
Ayuso multiplica la apuesta de su ejecutivo por la educación privada concertada al buscar parcelas públicas para dos nuevos centros | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-05-22
Cristina Cifuentes is mentioned as having had a good relationship with the unions in the past.
Entrevista Paloma López secretaria general CC.OO. de Madrid: “La esperanza de vida en Parla es de dos años menos que en Pozuelo. La desigualdad es palpable en Madrid” | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-05-12
Cristina Cifuentes is mentioned as a former president of the Madrid government, contrasting with the current administration under Ayuso.
El Ejecutivo de Ayuso se queda solo en la reforma para no favorecer en las becas de Infantil a bebés vulnerables: “Es como Milei” | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-04-07
Cristina Cifuentes governed the Community of Madrid and made decisions that resulted in significant financial repercussions for the current administration.
El Gobierno de Ayuso asume una factura millonaria por fiascos de Aguirre, González y Cifuentes | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-03-29
Cristina Cifuentes was involved in the first attempt to pass a university law.
La nueva ley madrileña de universidades allana la entrada de más campus privados y no exige que investiguen | EducaciónSpain· 2025-03-06
Cristina Cifuentes was the president when the trans law was approved in Madrid in 2016.
Vox abre una ofensiva contra las leyes LGTBIQ+ autonómicas en un desafío al PP | SociedadSpain· 2025-02-27
Cristina Cifuentes is referenced in relation to the previous government's arguments about the growth of student numbers at the URJC.
El rector de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos: “Necesitamos recibir, mínimo, el doble de financiación” | EducaciónSpain· 2025-02-17
