PP's Mazón Focuses on Reconstruction, Sidesteps Future Political Moves

20-05-2025


Carlos Mazón, the president of the Generalitat Valenciana and a leading figure in the Partido Popular (PP) in the Valencia region, has publicly criticized the Spanish government's response to the aftermath of the DANA (Isolated Upper-Level Depression) that struck the area. Mazón highlighted the lack of support from Pedro Sánchez's administration, contrasting it with the backing he claims to have received from the PP and its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo. "It's essential that Alberto Núñez Feijóo becomes president," Mazón stated, emphasizing the need for leadership change in Spain to address the region's reconstruction needs.

Mazón's comments came during his attendance at the PP's National Executive Committee meeting in Madrid, his first major political engagement since the DANA event. He was accompanied by Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca, the PP's secretary general in the Valencia region. Mazón used the platform to bring attention to what he described as the Valencian Community's abandonment by the central government, detailing the financial and infrastructural challenges the region faces without adequate support.

Despite the pressing issues at hand, Mazón avoided discussing his political future, focusing instead on the collective effort needed for the region's recovery. He stressed the importance of the upcoming PP congress, viewing it as a critical step towards strengthening the party's position and, by extension, its ability to govern Spain. However, Mazón's exclusion from the congress's key presentations has sparked speculation and discomfort within Valencian political circles, a topic he chose not to address directly.

The Valencian leader's stance reflects a broader critique of the current Spanish government's handling of regional crises, with Mazón calling for a change in leadership to ensure better support for affected communities. His avoidance of personal political speculation and focus on collective recovery efforts underscore the challenges facing the PP as it seeks to redefine its strategy and leadership ahead of future elections.

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