José Luis Rodríguez (José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero)

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is a Spanish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 2004 to 2011. He is a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and is known for implementing progressive policies, including expanding social rights, legalizing same-sex marriage, and promoting gender equality. His leadership focused on social reforms, economic challenges, and Spain’s response to the global financial crisis. Zapatero’s tenure helped shape modern Spain’s social landscape, though his decisions also faced criticism related to economic management during turbulent times.