In Valencia, a coordinated gathering is set to unfold next Sunday, March 26, with prominent figures from the Popular Party (PP) in Spain taking part. Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the head of the Madrid community chapter for the PP, together with Carlos Mazón, the PP’s regional president for the Valencian Community and a candidate for the Generalitat Valenciana presidency, and María José Catalá, the party’s secretary general and a candidate for mayor of Valencia, will join supervisors, deputies, and campaign volunteers from the Valencia city PP. The event marks the opening move of the pre‑election campaign for the upcoming elections on May 28.
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Through this rally, the PP aims to demonstrate that a different governance model is possible and that a change in power would not be a disruption. The Valencian Community is highlighted as a priority, with the PP presenting a government agenda centered on reducing taxes, reinforcing social policies, and amplifying their public stance to defend what Valencians deserve. A financing system that ensures adequate resources for water, health, education, and social programs is emphasized, along with investments that supporters say the Sánchez government has left underfunded, a claim they attribute to the silence of Puig’s allies. The party has yet to confirm the precise location of Sunday’s event. Mazón is especially eager for a direct Madrid president’s address, focusing on reductions in taxes and social policy.
For the PP, Valencia is a crucial arena for regional and municipal votes on May 28 and the national elections at the end of next year. This strategic importance was underscored by the visit of PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo to Valencia during Fallas celebrations last week. Feijóo spoke of bringing stability to the Valencian Government and expressed strong expectations for success. He recalled his prior visit to Fallas and hinted at returning next year if Spaniards renew their confidence, even joking about attending as prime minister in March 2024 to enjoy the festival of color, sound, and joy.
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Earlier in February, Valencia hosted a PP event that drew around 4,000 attendees, with Feijóo and Mazón taking part on several occasions. Of the total, about 1,200 came from the Alicante province, a sizable portion supported by a fleet of 80 buses. In that gathering, Feijóo underscored the importance of uniting the center-right, nudging Mazón to secure a quorum and inviting Vox to step back from the alliance.