11 days after announcing changes in his executive during an appearance at the Corts, the president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, formalized the investiture of the new appointed councilors. However, The day was marked, once again, by the absence of declarations directly from the president, who limited himself to a protocolary act without allowing questions from the press. Mazón has avoided press conferences for days, consolidating a discreet strategy and little public visibility.
The delay in configuring the new government sparked criticism, but its number two, the first vice-president and spokesperson Susana Camarero, justified the time invested by ensuring that “more than doing it quickly, it is important to do it well, to seek the best”. Among the new appointments, General Gan Pampols stands out as second vice president, who in his first public act declared that his priority would be to “reconcile and show face”, adding: “People are the priority and they deserve visible responsibility in decisions.” that they do.
This contrast between the direct and conciliatory style of Pampols and the extreme discretion of Mazón fueled the debate in the political and media sphere. Since the days following the DANA tragedy, President avoided formal calls with the media and limited his public appearances to brief statements and no question time. Even after the recent death of a worker in Massanassa, Mazón canceled his first visit to the area after the commotion caused by the insults towards the government delegate and took refuge in the Palau de la Generalitat, justifying that “the important was to work here.” “.
Furthermore, it is surprising that Mazón visited only nine of the 87 municipalities concerned by DANAmainly during unannounced events or during the official visit of the kings of Spain. This secrecy has sparked criticism from the opposition and sectors of civil society, who are calling for more transparency and leadership in times of crisis.
In the meantime, the new government promises to be “the structure for reconstruction”in Mazón’s own words. However, the challenge will not only be to implement effective policies, but also to regain the trust of citizens who eagerly observe his approach to leadership of the Valencian Community.
