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Pilar Bernabé says she is not afraid of political wear: “I will remain the government delegate as long as I can”

From La Vanguardia · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Pilar Bernabé formally presented her candidacy to become mayor of València, with no rival expected for the Socialist nomination.
  • She said she would remain the Spanish government’s delegate in the Valencian Community for as long as possible, arguing that the central government remains essential to the city.
  • Bernabé criticized possible campaign themes associated with María José Catalá and Mónica Oltra, saying she would focus on València and its residents.

Pilar Bernabé has formally entered the race for mayor of València, and the Socialist Party is not expected to face a rival for the nomination. A celebration has already been scheduled for her official appointment as the party’s candidate.

As long as I can to continue serving Valencians.

· Pilar BernabéBernabé explained how long she wants to remain Spain’s government delegate in the Valencian Community.

Bernabé, currently the Spanish government’s delegate in the Valencian Community, said she intends to stay in that post “as long as I can to continue serving Valencians.” She said she does not fear the possible political wear affecting Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist brand and argued that she is “more useful” in her current position because “the government is essential in the city.”

She highlighted the central government’s backing for projects including the Mediterranean Corridor and the creation of a more liveable city and Green Corridor. She also pointed to the government’s response to the El Saler fire, saying the Military Emergency Unit was activated the same afternoon the fire began.

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· Pilar BernabéBernabé said her current government role allows her to contribute more effectively.

If Bernabé remains in office until the final deadline, she will serve as government delegate until mid-April. She must resign when the electoral lists are formally presented. Bernabé said València is her “life project” and that she felt free and supported by her party when deciding her political future.

The government is essential in the city.

· Pilar BernabéShe defended the central government’s role in València.

She also took aim at València Mayor María José Catalá of the conservative Popular Party and Compromís candidate Mónica Oltra. “Some may want to talk about fruit or New York. I will talk about this city and what matters to its people. I am from this city,” Bernabé said. Neither Catalá nor Oltra was born in València.

Some may want to talk about fruit or New York. I will talk about this city and what matters to its people. I am from this city.

· Pilar BernabéBernabé criticized the themes associated with her political rivals and emphasized her connection to València.
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Originally published by La Vanguardia in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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