Former PP deputy and Foro Asturias co-founder Pelayo Roces dies at the age of 65

politician and businessman Pelayo Roces Alves He passed away this Sunday at the age of 65. Roces served as vice-president of the PP and the General Assembly of the Principality. Co-founder of Foro Asturias.

Born in La Felguera (Langleo), Roces has had a long career in regional politics. He is a member of Cielo City Council; He served as a local councilor for the People’s Party from 1995 to 2011. Period as Second Vice-Chairman of the General Committee of the Principality of Asturias.

In January 2011, he left the PP to head the promotion committee that gave birth to the party Foro Asturias, founded together with Francisco Álvarez-Cascos and other figures from popular circles.

In addition to his political activities, Roces was also involved in the business sector through his family company Juan Roces SA, based in Tignana (Ciero).