PSPV-PSOE Opens Political Season in Vega Baja; Morant Accuses PP of failures in DANA Response
- PSPV-PSOE held a two-day opening of the political season in the Vega Baja: Friday in Guardamar del Segura and Saturday in Torrevieja.
- Diana Morant sharply criticised the PP and President of the Generalitat Carlos Mazón for the handling of the DANA floods and international issues such as Gaza.
- Morant accused the PP of having “the lives of 229 people on their conscience” and demanded early elections too “give the voice back to the people”.
- PP figures, including Miguel Tellado, have publicly supported Mazón; this intra‑bloc debate signals political tension ahead of the DANA anniversary.
- Local PSPV leaders say the “catastrophic summer” exposed deficiencies in emergency response and argue voters will punish the PP at the polls.
Torrevieja, Vega Baja – The Valencian Socialist party (PSPV-PSOE) marked the start of the new political season this weekend with a two-day event staged in the Vega Baja. The opening, held friday in Guardamar del Segura and concluded saturday in Torrevieja, put the spotlight on local recovery from the DANA floods and mounted a fresh attack on the regional Popular Party (PP) leadership.
Key messages from diana Morant and the PSPV
In Guardamar del Segura on Friday and later in Torrevieja, PSPV secretary general Diana Morant focused her criticism on the regional government led by Carlos mazón (PP). Morant accused the PP of failing residents during the catastrophic flooding caused by the DANA, saying the party “has on its conscience the lives of 229 people” – a charge she said Valencian citizens will not forget. She demanded a call for elections “to give the voice back to the people” and rejected what she called Mazón’s “fake reconstruction council” and his “fourth government.”
- On emergency response: Morant and local PSPV leaders argued the summer’s disasters revealed the PP’s inability to deal with large-scale emergencies.
- On accountability: Morant insisted that the PP has not asked for forgiveness and warned it would “pay at the ballot box.”
- International issues: Morant also referenced wider international concerns such as the situation in Gaza during her address in Guardamar.
PP reactions and internal support for Carlos Mazón
The confrontation comes as the PP shows public signs of backing for Carlos Mazón. In June, national PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo visited Alicante and spoke positively about Mazón’s government and the budgets negotiated with Vox – a visit morant cited as the party “coming to Alicante to clap and pat Mazón on the back.”
Meanwhile, Miguel Tellado, the PP national secretary general, recently told supporters at the party’s own opening in Benidorm that the party must “work united under the leadership of Mazón,” wording widely read as a public endorsement from Génova (PP headquarters) for the regional president.
Local PSPV leaders weigh in
Rubén Alfaro, PSPV provincial secretary in Alicante, said the summer’s events proved ”there is no PP president capable of responding to emergencies,” and added that “you don’t need a crystal ball to see that the PP does not prioritize people.”
Why the DANA floods remain a political flashpoint
The DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) that affected the Vega Baja has become a central political battleground between Valencian socialists and the PP. With the first anniversary of the flooding approaching, both parties are sharpening their public arguments:
- PSPV accuses the PP of mismanagement, lack of accountability and inadequate emergency planning and recovery.
- PP leaders respond with calls for unity and point to political stability and governance, seeking to rally their base behind Mazón.
What’s at stake
- Public trust in regional government response to natural disasters and emergency preparedness.
- electoral momentum in the Valencian Community as opposition and governing parties position themselves before possible future votes.
- local recovery, reconstruction funds, and long-term resilience planning for the Vega Baja.
Swift timeline (event highlights)
| Date | Location | main speakers | Core message |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Guardamar del Segura | Diana Morant | Criticism of Mazón’s management; international issues (Gaza) |
| Saturday | Torrevieja | Diana Morant, Rubén Alfaro | Demand for elections; accountability over DANA floods |
| June (context) | Alicante | Alberto Núñez Feijóo | Praise for regional budgets and non-committal on mazón’s future |
What’s next
As the anniversary of the DANA approaches, expect both the PSPV and the PP to keep the issue front and center. The PSOE will press for accountability and push messaging that the PP has failed on emergency response, while the PP will seek to showcase unity behind Carlos Mazón and defend its recovery efforts.
For readers following Valencian politics, the coming weeks will be significant: local recovery outcomes, government communications, and possible electoral manoeuvring are likely to shape the story through the autumn.
Sources and credits:
- Levante-EMV – “Morant apunta al PP y a Feijóo: vienen a aplaudir a Mazón” – https://www.levante-emv.com/comunitat-valenciana/2025/09/20/morant-apunta-pp-feijoo-vienen-121787774.html