- Diana Morant, secretary general of PSPV-PSOE and Spanish minister, closed PSPV’s political opening event in torrevieja.
- She accused Carlos Mazón and the PPCV of not apologizing for their management of the DANA (29 October) and said “they will pay at the ballot box.”
- Morant promised to open the Palau to DANA victims if she becomes president of the Generalitat and prioritized social services, education, health and housing.
- She condemned the Gaza situation as “a crime” and “genocide,” praising Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s leadership internationally.
- Rubén Alfaro highlighted that Morant gives Alicante a voice in the national government and criticized the PP’s emergency response.
Diana Morant: “They have no forgiveness, and they will pay at the ballot box”
TORREVIEJA, Alicante – The PSPV-PSOE opened the political season in Torrevieja this Saturday with a forceful intervention by party secretary general and government minister Diana Morant. Speaking at the closing session of the regional event,Morant accused the Partido Popular of the Valencian Community (PPCV) led by Carlos Mazón of failing victims of the DANA (the heavy storm system of 29 October) and said the PP has neither asked for forgiveness nor deserves it - a stance she said will be punished at the ballot box.
Sharp attack on Mazón and the PPCV over DANA response
Morant did not mince words when addressing the regional government’s handling of last October’s catastrophic storm, which she repeatedly referenced as the “DANA of 29 October.” She accused Carlos Mazón and his team of ignoring victims and responding with “infamy, lies and indignity,” and called for his resignation. “They have no forgiveness, but they have not asked for it,” she said, adding: “They will pay at the ballot box.”
Morant also asserted that the PP carries obligation for “the lives of 229 people” - a claim she used to underline her criticism of the party’s crisis management and to press for accountability.
Immediate promises if elected president of the Generalitat
- Open the doors of the Palau to DANA victims as a matter of institutional dignity.
- Make social services, education, healthcare and housing the top priorities of a future PSPV-PSOE government.
- Rebuild trust in public institutions and place citizens’ safety at the center of governance.
“I wont to be president because I want to assume the burden and responsibility of protecting people’s lives. That’s what a seat is for – to take responsibility,” Morant said, stressing the PSOE’s claim to be “the real option” to the right in the Valencian Community with a “solid, strong and united” project.
calls for elections and rejection of the “reconstruction” narrative
Morant rejected what she called Mazón’s ”fake” reconstruction plan and his so-called “fourth government,” insisting that the only acceptable outcome is an electoral call so Valencian voters can choose their future. “it is not enough, Mazón, nor your fake council of reconstruction; what we need is an electoral call that returns the voice to the people,” she said.
PSPV voice on foreign policy: Gaza
The minister also spoke about the international situation in Gaza, saying the PSOE “has always been on the right side of history” and will not look away. Morant condemned the events in Gaza as “a crime” and “it is called genocide,” praising Prime Minister and PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez for raising his voice in Europe and the world against what she described as massacres of civilians,including elderly people and children.
local support: Alicante’s outlook
Rubén Alfaro, secretary general of PSPV-PSOE in the province of Alicante, emphasized Morant’s local roots and political weight: “With Diana Morant’s voice in the cabinet, Alicante’s voice is heard in the Government of Spain.” He also criticized the PP’s inability to respond to emergencies, saying the party does not look after people during crises.
Key takeaways
- Diana Morant used the PSPV event in Torrevieja to put pressure on Carlos Mazón and demand elections.
- She tied local disaster response failures to broader political accountability and electoral consequences.
- Morant promises institutional gestures – like opening the Palau to victims – alongside policy priorities for social services, education, health and housing.
- The speech also included a clear foreign policy stance condemning the violence in Gaza and supporting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s international leadership.
Quick comparison table: What the PSPV promises vs. what it criticizes
| PSPV Promises | PPCV Criticized For |
|---|---|
| Prioritize social services,health,education,housing | Poor response to DANA victims |
| Open Palau to victims as first act | No apology or accountability,says Morant |
| restore dignity to institutions | “Fake” reconstruction plans |
What to watch next
- Whether PSPV-PSOE will push for an early vote or a parliamentary motion demanding Mazón’s resignation.
- How the public in the Valencian community reacts to Morant’s proposal to reopen institutional doors to DANA victims.
- Responses from Carlos Mazón, the PPCV and other regional leaders to these accusations.
Credits and source
Article based on reporting by La Razón.
- La Razón – Diana Morant says the PPCV has “no forgiveness” and will “pay at the ballot box” over the DANA: https://www.larazon.es/comunidad-valenciana/diana-morant-pspv-dice-que-pagara-urnas-haber-pedido-perdon-dana_2025092068cec0d31b05386b62a8746b.html