Rubén Alfaro, the mayor of Elda and a forthcoming spokesperson for the PSPV’s executive committee, has defended the party’s cohesion ahead of the extraordinary congress scheduled this weekend in Benicàssim, Castellón. He described his appointment to the spokesperson role as a source of both excitement and responsibility, signaling a plan to craft a hopeful project that resonates with a broad Valencian audience. As vice president of the Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, Alfaro asserted that the congress would prioritize unity and consensus, aiming to produce an executive body that reflects a wide spectrum of party sentiments and, he hoped, would include fewer than fifty members. He stressed that the event’s outcome should leave the PSPV stronger and more representative, capable of bridging diverse viewpoints within the party.”
Alfaro noted that the congress, beginning this Friday, would serve as a platform to propel a new path and meet a new challenge within the party. When asked about his role in the new leadership under Morant, the Eldense leader said he would assume the position with a sense of duty and a commitment to collaborate. He emphasized his willingness to help convey the message that the national executive intends to communicate to Valencian society, adding that cooperation with local leaders, provincial authorities, and regional institutions would be central to that effort.
He also highlighted the political climate as challenging, warning that the far right is currently attempting to shape the governance agenda for the Generalitat Valenciana through proposals that he described as regressive. Alfaro pointed to recent legislative initiatives presented to the parliament as evidence, and he pledged to defend the rights of Valencians while resisting any backward steps. He reiterated his intention to maintain the gains achieved during the eight-year government led by President Puig, arguing that those achievements should be carried forward by staying close to local councils, provincial bodies, and the Cortes Valencianas to ensure that the socialist project for the Valencian Community remains audible and effective.
Overall, Alfaro framed the moment as a time to reinforce the party’s resolve, stressing that the new leadership should reflect the values, experiences, and ambitions of Valencians across municipalities and provinces. He underscored the importance of unity, responsibility, and proactive collaboration in advancing a political project that seeks to protect and expand rights while pursuing progress at the local and regional levels.