Curriculum

He studied Secondary Education in Lugo and took a degree in Philosophy at the Pontifical University of Salamanca. Then he attended doctorate courses at Santiago de Compostela University. He worked as a temporary teacher at the Secondary School of Viveiro (Lugo) during the school year 1971-72 and filled the office of secretary at 'Xoán Montes' Secondary School in Lugo (1972-77). Since 1977, he has taught Philosophy at 'Lucus Augusti' Secondary School. He has been a member of the socialist party since 1975 in Lugo. Nowadays, he is Mayor in Lugo and member of the Galician executive of the socialist party. He filled the following offices: delegate of the 'Consellería de Cultura y Deportes' (1987-91), member of the advisory board of TVE-Galicia (1990-95) and member of the federal council and executive commission of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces.