Mariano Rajoy is a Spanish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018. He is a member of the People's Party, a major political party in Spain. Rajoy was born on March 27, 1955, in Santiago de Compostela and studied law at the University of Santiago de Compostela. He began his political career in the 1980s and held various positions, including Minister of the Interior and Minister of Public Administration. During his time as Prime Minister, Rajoy faced significant challenges, including the economic crisis and the Catalan independence movement. His government implemented austerity measures to address the financial situation in Spain. In 2018, he was ousted from office following a no-confidence vote, which was triggered by a corruption scandal involving members of his party.