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King Felipe VI Faces Fury Amid Devastating Floods in Valencia

Protests erupted against King Felipe VI during his visit to flood-stricken Valencia, as citizens demand accountability for government response.

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Updated: Nov 3rd, 2024, 3:20 PM ET

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During a visit to flood-affected Paiporta in Valencia, King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced protests as frustrated survivors criticized the delayed response to the disaster. More than 217 people have died, with many still missing. Amid rising anger, volunteers have played a key role in cleanup efforts, overshadowing official initiatives. The government announced the deployment of 10,000 additional troops and police to aid recovery while both regional and central authorities face scrutiny over their alert systems. Calls for accountability and improvements to flood management have intensified following this unprecedented disaster.

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