Juanfran Pérez Llorca Emerges as Leading Candidate to Successor Carlos Mazón Amid Valencian Political Negotiations
Amid ongoing negotiations following Carlos Mazón's resignation, Juanfran Pérez Llorca is being positioned as the PP candidate to lead Valencia's regional government, while Valencia's mayor prioritizes her city leadership role.
- • Juanfran Pérez Llorca nominated as PP candidate for president of Comunidad Valenciana, praised for experience and tolerance (source 139232).
- • Susana Camarero supports Llorca and criticizes Pedro Sánchez's call for elections in Valencia (source 139232).
- • PP and Vox parties are negotiating to establish a stable regional government to continue post-2024 crisis reconstruction (source 139232).
- • María José Catalá states her priority is to remain mayor of Valencia amid speculation about Mazón's successor (source 139241).
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In the wake of Carlos Mazón's resignation as president of the Generalitat Valenciana following the 2024 crisis, political dynamics in the region are intensifying as parties seek stability and leadership continuity. Susana Camarero, vice president and spokesperson of the Consell, praised Juanfran Pérez Llorca as the Partido Popular (PP) candidate for the presidency of the Comunidad Valenciana. She highlighted his experience, tolerance, and ability to work closely with Mazón and address provincial issues effectively. Camarero emphasized the ongoing negotiations between PP and the far-right Vox party to form a stable government aimed at continuing reconstruction efforts after the disaster. She also criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for calling premature elections, describing it as "shameful" considering his own government's alleged corruption issues, and affirmed the current Valencian government's capability in governance.
Meanwhile, amid speculation about the succession, María José Catalá, the mayor of Valencia, reaffirmed that her political priority remains leading the city, distancing herself from the ongoing debate about the regional presidency. Speaking at the Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, she reiterated her focus on municipal leadership despite the uncertainty surrounding the new head of the Generalitat Valenciana.
These developments reflect intricate regional party negotiations as the PP seeks to secure leadership through Pérez Llorca's candidacy while managing coalition agreements and political stability in the aftermath of the crisis.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.