Overview

• Francisco de la Torre became mayor of Málaga on May 4, 2000, following his appointment by Celia Villalobos, and has remained in office ever since.
• His political career spans decades, beginning as a Franco-era councillor and evolving through multiple centrist and social-democratic parties before joining the PP as an independent candidate.
• De la Torre’s leadership is credited with modernizing Málaga, focusing on infrastructure, cultural development, and technological advancements that have reshaped the city’s identity.
• The fragmentation of left-wing parties in 2000 facilitated his rise, marking the PP’s first mayoralty in Málaga since Spain’s democratic Transition.
• On his 25th anniversary, de la Torre reaffirmed his commitment to governing “at the same pace,” highlighting ongoing municipal initiatives and future challenges.