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Making Things Happen

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General9 September 2026 at 04:00

The article presents two distinct views on how to understand politics. The first approach consists of letting days pass passively, without taking significant initiatives. The second view requires an active stance, which involves making decisions, taking on responsibilities, anticipating problems, defending what is just, and working to transform reality.

The author of the text is the President of the Deputación, a provincial government institution. From the moment he took office, he made clear what the direction of his management would be, establishing from the beginning a commitment to proactive governance.

The central message of the article is that the Deputación should not be an institution that simply lets time pass, but rather an organ that promotes concrete actions and tangible results for society.

The title of the article, "Making Things Happen," summarizes the author's governance philosophy, which prioritizes execution and transformation over inaction and political passivity.

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