Zulima Pérez

Zulima Pérez, 45, from Alcoi, is the current commissioner of the Spanish Government for the reconstruction efforts following the DANA storm. She was appointed in July 2025, replacing José María Ángel. Pérez holds a doctorate in Law from the University of Valencia and a degree in Political Science and Administration. Her background includes extensive research on intergovernmental relations and conflicts between the State and autonomous communities. She is currently newsworthy due to her recent statement expressing surprise at the Valencian Generalitat's claim that the reconstruction is nearing completion. This indicates a potential disagreement or differing assessment between the national and regional governments regarding the progress of the post-DANA recovery efforts, highlighting her role in overseeing and evaluating the reconstruction process.