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Another urban neighbor who jogs at dawn, spends time with his children, and heads to the pool whenever his schedule allows, is a political figure who takes an active interest in the issues that affect his community. He is Carlos Mazón, a candidate in the 28M regional elections, someone who people around him say is deeply involved in events that matter to residents and who may inspire neighborhood gatherings or political moments depending on the Generalitat Presidency’s agenda.
The Alicante-born man lives in a quiet residential area near San Juan beach, a place with few shops nearby, which has limited his time for extended outings lately as his commitments have taken him across the Valencia Community. When he returns home, he is described as carefully connected with his wife, a physician, and their two children. He is known for his love of running, which marks one of his three notable traits. The other two traits usually unfold at home, where he hosts friends for poker nights and welcomes family and friends to meals. Local produce often figures prominently on his table, with dishes ranging from pericana to Alicante rice, from Elche mole nara to Vega Baja artichokes—reflecting a strong connection to regional foods.
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Silvia Albuquerque, a neighbor who has known Mazón for nearly thirty years, sums up the man as approachable, educated, and ever courteous. “We met at university and became friends,” she recalls. “I moved in sixteen years ago and found out we were neighbors, a double joy because Carlos told me he would soon become a father.” Since those college days, Mazón has spoken of his devotion to politics and his leadership of a student association, a history that friends say remains evident in his public life.
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Shared with the popular candidate Silvia, the story of Mazón includes his habit of early morning runs, often alone as he clears his thoughts and plans the day ahead. A neighbor emphasizes that he presents as a very normal man, which stands out in a political landscape that can feel distant. In their urbanization, residents note that Mazón would often choose the front seat when the morning driver arrived, a small detail that has become part of the everyday calm surrounding him. They acknowledge his genuine interest in the problems of others and his ability to circle back to follow up on concerns once raised. Silvia adds that Mazón supported small business owners through the pandemic and that she has seen him show care for her husband who is fighting cancer whenever she encounters him—a personal touch that many find reassuring and relatable.
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In recent years Mazón has spent considerable time with the Diputación de Alicante, where a close circle of aides helps shape his public image. Near the Provincial Palace, image consultant Jose Palmas describes Mazón as natural and unpretentious. “This is not pretentious; this is a genuine person who takes care of himself and is an athlete, without trying to impress anyone,” Palmas notes, reflecting the quiet confidence that others say defines him during visits and public appearances.
Those who know Mazón well say that he has a soft spot for music and reading, and they describe him as someone who cares deeply about people’s problems and genuinely desires to make changes. “He is a very educated person with a real interest in the difficulties people face; he wants to bring about improvements,” Palmas adds. Another close friend, Javier Agulló, often spends weekends with Mazón, sharing moments filled with cooking, poker or dice games, and friendly matches of paddle tennis or other sports. Mazón’s passion for football is also well known among those who share his leisure time.