José María Ridao

José María Ridao is the Consul General of Spain in Buenos Aires, known for overseeing the significant influx of applications for Spanish citizenship under the Ley de Memoria Democrática, also referred to as the 'Ley de Nietos'. He has highlighted the staggering number of applications—estimated to reach nearly one million—while addressing the complexities and delays involved in processing these citizenship requests. Ridao emphasizes the importance of proper documentation and has implemented extended consulate hours to better serve the growing demand.