# Miguel Ángel Valverde political and regional activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/miguel-ngel-valverde-political-and-regional-activities > Updated: 2026-10-04T13:05:49.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Miguel Ángel Valverde, President of the Ciudad Real Provincial Council and leader of the People’s Party (PP) in the province, has addressed various local, regional, and national political matters. Initially, Valverde focused on local governance and traditions, participating in festivities in Puerto Lápice and discussing the importance of municipal identity. He also indicated that the PP intends for Carmen María Montalbán, the current mayor of Villanueva de los Infantes, to run for re-election in 2027. More recently, Valverde expanded his commentary to national politics, criticizing the government of Pedro Sánchez regarding housing legislation, corruption, and territorial issues. His regional activities have included promoting the International Congress of Hunting Gastronomy in Almagro and announcing a transfer of over half a million euros to the municipality of Alcubillas for infrastructure and projects by the end of 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Miguel Ángel Valverde addresses elections, gastronomy, and regional funding Miguel Ángel Valverde, President of the Ciudad Real Provincial Council, commented on the upcoming Spanish general elections, the promotion of hunting gastronomy, and increased funding for Alcubillas. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miguel-ngel-valverde-addresses-elections-gastronomy-and-regional-funding ### 2026-09-07: Miguel Ángel Valverde discusses local traditions and 2027 mayoral candidacy Ciudad Real PP leader Miguel Ángel Valverde praised the cultural identity of Puerto Lápice and endorsed Carmen María Montalbán as the party's preferred mayoral candidate for Villanueva de los Infantes in 2027. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miguel-ngel-valverde-discusses-local-traditions-and-2027-mayoral-candidacy --- Cite as: Miguel Ángel Valverde political and regional activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/miguel-ngel-valverde-political-and-regional-activities