From 'Mayors by Surprise' to Leaders Affected by the Dana: The Year of the Valencian Municipalities

The Valencian town halls have gone through a period of intense political and climatic variations over the last year. The Valencia region, known for its Mediterranean climate, has experienced a series of unexpected changes in its local governance, with 'mayors by surprise' taking the reins in several localities. This phenomenon refers to situations where, due to post-electoral pacts, motions of no confidence, or unexpected resignations, municipal leaders have changed unexpectedly, altering the local political balance and, in some cases, deviating from the results that the polls had anticipated. Moreover, the impact of the Isolated Depression at High Levels (Dana), a meteorological phenomenon characterized by the formation of a low-pressure area in the upper...