The defense of the Botànic, the Valencian government that was in power between 2015 and 2019, is presented as a fundamental instrument for the upcoming elections. This stance arises in response to the perception of an unjustified silence about the legacy of that political experience, even from the parties that formed it.

The article highlights that, despite the right-wing parties not openly attacking that period, the lack of vindication by the left could be detrimental. The management of the Botànic is considered more than acceptable, verified by the annual approval of budgets and the implementation of social advances in various areas.

The management primarily consisted of restoring a devastated administration, with demotivated civil servants and disillusioned citizens. Efforts were made to reverse the destruction of public radio and television, urban planning legislation, and international cooperation, which had been replaced by clientelism and nepotism.

The distinctive features of the Botànic were a strong commitment to agreement and the alliance of left-wing parties, forged in a shared culture to end corruption. This plural government fostered continuous dialogue with Valencian society, prioritizing the most vulnerable and seeking structural and planned management, such as the reversal of healthcare privatization.

Furthermore, Valencian identity was re-evaluated, focusing on integrity as a hallmark and strengthening mechanisms to prevent misgovernance. New policies were introduced that allowed the Valencian people to reconnect with themselves and the future, with a desire to change the governance of Spain in a federalizing sense and to emphasize the European identity of Valencians.

It is not about inventing a new Botànic, but about building a victory that is, once again, master of its own history. A call is made to the leadership of Valencian left-wing parties to establish a sustained narrative that updates that legacy and coordinates policies and projects to inspire citizens.