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Valencia's Leadership Under Fire Following Catastrophic Floods

Valencia's President Carlos Mazón faces backlash over his handling of devastating floods that claimed over 220 lives, delaying alerts and response measures.

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Carlos Mazón, Valencia's regional president, acknowledged mistakes in handling the devastating floods that killed over 220 people, yet refused to resign. Residents criticized the delayed alerts and response, including a three-hour lunch Mazón had with a journalist while the crisis escalated. Many feel help was insufficient and have demanded accountability as protests continue. Mazón proposed a parliamentary inquiry to investigate the disaster response, asserting it was a collective failure of various government levels. The floods, described as unprecedented, have sparked public outrage amid discussions on emergency preparedness and response.

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