Barakaldo is a municipality located in the Biscay province in the Basque Country. Located on the Left Bank of the Estuary of Bilbao, the city is part of Greater Bilbao. Barakaldo has an industrial river-port heritage and has undergone significant redevelopment with new commercial and residential areas replacing the once active industrial zones. The municipality is led by Mayoress Amaia del Campo. Del Campo joined the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) in 1999, and in 2003, she was elected as a councilor for the Barakaldo City Council. She held the position until 2007 when she became the Director of the Provincial Council of Biscay. In 2015, she was elected as the PNV's candidate for the mayor of Barakaldo, and after winning the elections, she became the first woman to hold the position in the city's history. She was re-elected in 2019. During her tenure, del Campo has worked to improve public services and urban infrastructure, promote the city's economic development, and strengthen its cultural and social fabric. She has also focused on improving the quality of life for Barakaldo's citizens and enhancing the city's international visibility. Del Campo is widely recognized for her leadership, dedication, and commitment to public service. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her work, including the 2020 Basque Woman Award, which recognizes women's contributions to the Basque society.