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Francisco Camps to Declare Leadership Bid at 30th Anniversary PP Rally in Valencia

As Carlos Mazón faces criticism over crisis management and reliance on Vox, Camps leverages nostalgia and growing support to challenge his leadership.

El expresidente de la Generalitat Francisco Camps en la presentación de su libro "Paco Camps, reenfocando España".
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Overview

  • Francisco Camps is set to formalize his leadership ambitions during a major rally on May 10 in Valencia, commemorating 30 years since the PP's first regional electoral victory.
  • Camps has been touring the Valencian community since his acquittal in the Gürtel corruption trial, signaling his intent to return to frontline politics.
  • Carlos Mazón, the current PP Valenciano leader, remains under pressure following criticism of his handling of a deadly flood and his reliance on Vox to pass the 2025 budget.
  • The PP leadership has postponed the regional congress to 2026, delaying a potential formal leadership contest despite Camps publicly demanding its immediate convening.
  • Party insiders warn against underestimating Camps, who has demonstrated significant mobilization capacity and garnered support from historical PP figures.