The publication Cafè amb llet, founded by Marta Sibina in 2004, serves as a primary vehicle for her investigative journalism and social activism within Catalonia. Beyond her editorial roles, she has maintained a professional career in the clinical sector, specifically within nursing, while engaging in significant political service across the Spanish legislative landscape during the mid-2010s.
Clinical Background and Education
Marta Sibina holds a university degree in nursing, having pursued specialized training after her initial qualification. Her academic background includes the completion of postgraduate studies focused on both surgical and gerontological nursing practices. Throughout her professional career in the medical field, she contributed to patient care while employed at the General Hospital of Granollers.
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Starting in 2004, Sibina directed the magazine Cafè amb llet, a project established in Blanes that prioritized free monthly distribution throughout Catalonia. Her work with this publication often involved collaboration with journalist Albano Dante Fachin. Together, they authored several texts, including the 2013 book titled Artur Mas: On són els meus diners?, which featured a prologue contributed by Teresa Forcades and Àngels Martínez Castells. In 2014, they also published a dialogue regarding civic engagement titled Conversación entre Alberto San Juan y Cafèambllet. El placer de pasar a la acció.
Political Career and Legislative Service
Sibina entered the political sphere through participation in the Procés Constituent movement and involvement with working groups responsible for the formation of Barcelona en Comú. In October 2015, the coalition En Comú Podem—consisting of Initiative for Catalonia Greens, United and Alternative Left, Barcelona en Comú, and Podemos—selected her to lead their list for Barcelona in the general elections. She subsequently served as a Member of the Congress of Deputies during both the 11th and 12th legislatures, covering the period from 2016 until 2019. During the 2016 electoral cycle, she secured a seat as a deputy representing Girona.
Institutional Involvement
Beyond her time in the Spanish legislature, Sibina has maintained active participation in various regional political frameworks. Her affiliations have included membership in the Council for the Republic and Podemos Catalonia. She continues to operate as a public figure, utilizing her background in media and activism to address social issues.
Fast facts
- Born: 15 May 1973, Breda
- Nationality: Spain
- Profession: Nurse, politician, editor, journalist
- Congress of Deputies Tenure: 2016-2019
- Languages: Spanish, Catalan
- Key Publication: Cafè amb llet
Questions readers ask
What medical field does Marta Sibina specialize in?
She holds postgraduate qualifications in surgical and gerontological nursing.
Was she a member of the Spanish government?
She served as a Member of the Congress of Deputies for the 11th and 12th legislatures between 2016 and 2019.
