Overview

• PSOE de Madrid and First Vice President María Jesús Montero announced her death on Thursday in public messages on X.
• Bustelo served as a socialist deputy for Madrid in Spain’s constituent Cortes from 1977 to 1979.
• She became the first director of the Instituto de la Mujer in 1983 and later represented Spain on the UN CEDAW committee from 1985 to 1996.
• Montero called her a reference for feminism who opened paths for many, while Minister Óscar López described her as an example of life and a staunch defender of women’s rights.
• Pedro Sánchez offered condolences and praised her contribution to equality, joining a wave of tributes from party and government figures.