Irene Montero
UruguaypoliticianFemaleb. 19887.1Global Dominance: 0.01%Irene Montero is a notable Spanish politician and a key member of Podemos, currently serving as the Minister of Equality. She was appointed to the position in January 2020 and has been influential in advocating for feminist policies and social reforms. Montero is expected to lead the party alongside Ione Belarra in the upcoming V Asamblea Ciudadana, as the party seeks to strengthen its direction and address critical societal issues in Spain.
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Irene Montero has rejected the government's negotiations regarding the 'real decreto Maricarmen'.
Con un guiño de Pedro Sánchez, activistas de izquierda acampan en Puerta del Sol para reclamar por un decreto MaricarmenUruguay· 2026-09-28
Irene Montero has rejected the government's negotiations regarding the 'real decreto Maricarmen'.
Activistas de izquierda acampan en Puerta del Sol para reclamar por un decreto MaricarmenUruguay· 2026-09-27Irene Montero is a senior politician from the left-wing party Podemos and a Member of the European Parliament advocating for housing reforms.
Riesen-Protest gegen Zwangsräumung einer Rentnerin in Madrid - Politik
Germany· 2026-09-27
Irene Montero is a member of Podemos and Spanish representative to the European parliament who commented on the legality of the extradition request.
Pressure builds in Spain to deny US extradition request for leftwing donor | Spain
United Kingdom· 2026-09-13
Irène Montero explicitly stated her goal was to replace the Spanish electorate with a new electorate from abroad.
Vox: «Meloni ha fatto bene a chiudere i confini con la Spagna. E ora speriamo che Sanchez non faccia un golpe»
Italy· 2026-08-11
Irene Montero, the leader of Podemos and former minister of Pedro Sánchez, discussed the theory of the great replacement.
El elefante que entró por CeutaUruguay· 2026-08-09Irene Montero, a member of the leftist Podemos party, criticized the Spanish government for collaborating with Trump in the persecution of solidarity with Palestine.
Arrest of American who has given $1m in aid to Palestine prompts fears of ‘growing repression from Trump’ | World newsUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-15
Irene Montero, a member of Podemos in the European Parliament and former Minister of Equality, made a controversial tweet regarding taxes in Andorra.
Albert Villaró: Així de bàsic
Andorra· 2026-07-07Irene Montero, a leader of Podemos, criticized Spanish residents in Andorra on social media.
Irene Montero carrega contra els espanyols residents a AndorraAndorra· 2026-07-03Irene Montero's entry into the Ministry of Equality sparked internal political conflict.
El movimiento feminista llega al 8M con una mirada global “frente al clima belicista” | 8M: Día de la Mujer
Spain· 2026-03-07
Irene Montero is the candidate from Podemos who was preferred by some voters over Rufián.
Rufián arrasa entre los votantes de izquierda para liderar una candidatura de unidad | EspañaSpain· 2026-03-04
Irene Montero called for immediate government action to cap prices of essential goods.
Sumar plantea en el Gobierno recuperar el tope al gas y las medidas antidesahucios por el conflicto en Irán | EspañaSpain· 2026-03-04
Irene Montero is noted for her statement that 'there is no need to build' despite contrary data.
El erial tras la marcha de Yolanda Díaz | OpiniónSpain· 2026-02-25
Irene Montero was left off the lists for the general elections after being heavily criticized.
Yolanda Díaz: “No seré candidata a las próximas elecciones generales de 2027” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-25
Irene Montero aspires to lead her party's candidacy in the general elections.
La izquierda exhibe sintonía y activa la maquinaria electoral para intentar rearmarse de cara a las generales | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-22
Irene Montero is being supported by Ione Belarra as a candidate for the coalition.
Las izquierdas de Sumar llaman a “no resignarse” y defienden la “unidad” en el lanzamiento de su nueva alianza | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-21
Irene Montero is described as a powerful force within Podemos and is recognized for her impactful speeches.
Ione Belarra rechaza el plan de Rufián: “Si todo el planteamiento es de cálculo electoral, la conclusión es que hay que apoyar al PSOE” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-20
Irene Montero is noted for having lost popularity among the youth, similar to Pablo Iglesias.
El campus en el que nació Podemos mira con distancia el debate de la unidad de la izquierda | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-20
Irene Montero is described by Rufián as a force of nature.
Rufián y Delgado llaman a la movilización para unir a la izquierda: “Nos van a fusilar políticamente por separado” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-19
Irene Montero is mentioned as a leader in the left who is not filling the leadership void that Rufián is addressing.
El gran obstáculo para la ‘vía Rufián’: el diputado viral no convence a ningún partido | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-18
Irene Montero is a member of Podemos who was attacked verbally during the debate.
La Comisión Europea advierte a España que “un permiso de residencia no es un cheque en blanco” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-10
Irene Montero has had a close relationship with Rufián over the years.
Los partidos de la izquierda enfrían la propuesta de alianza amplia de Rufián | Elecciones en Aragón 8-FSpain· 2026-02-09
Irene Montero, a member of Podemos, faced criticism from Musk for her comments regarding migrants and racialized people.
Elon Musk reaviva su guerra contra Sánchez tras la derrota electoral socialista en Aragón | Elecciones en Aragón 8-FSpain· 2026-02-09
Irene Montero is mentioned as a potential leader for Podemos in the upcoming general elections.
Chunta rentabiliza la caída del PSOE: “Somos la referencia de la izquierda en Aragón” | Elecciones en Aragón 8-FSpain· 2026-02-09
Irene Montero was accused by Elon Musk of defending 'genocide' regarding her statements on the Gran Reemplazo.
¿Qué es el Gran Reemplazo? La teoría avivada tras la regulación de migrantes en España - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-02-06
Irene Montero responded to Elon Musk after he accused her of advocating for genocide.
Irene Montero contesta a Elon Musk tras acusarla de incitar al genocidio: “Las personas decentes deben reemplazarte” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-02Irene Montero's statements were used by Feijóo to support his claims about political clientelism.
Feijóo pide a la derecha “no dividir fuerzas” en Aragón para evitar después “una guerra de partidos” con Vox | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-01
Irene Montero, the number two of Podemos, expressed willingness to negotiate if the terms are adjusted.
El traspaso de la inmigración a Cataluña se abre paso: Junts acepta cambiar el preámbulo de la ley que rechazaba Podemos | Noticias de CataluñaSpain· 2026-01-28
Irene Montero criticized the U.S. government while discussing the rights of immigrants in Spain.
Regularización de inmigrantes en España: entrada en vigor, requisitos y plazos - MundoParaguay· 2026-01-28
Irene Montero, of the far-left Podemos party, has campaigned for this measure.
Spain plans to give 500,000 undocumented migrants legal statusUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27