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world2 months ago

Valencia Leader Carlos Mazón Resigns Over Flood Crisis

Carlos Mazón, the president of Spain's Valencia region, resigned after criticism over his handling of deadly floods in October 2024, which resulted in 229 deaths. His response was criticized for delays and lack of emergency alerts, leading to widespread protests and public outrage. Mazón acknowledged his mistakes and cited political interference from the central government as a factor, but his resignation was also influenced by personal and political pressures. He remains a member of the regional parliament, with immunity from prosecution.

via BBC|
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politics1 year ago

Valencia Leader Admits Flood Errors, Stands Firm Against Resignation Calls

Valencia's regional leader, Carlos Mazón, has admitted to mistakes in handling the devastating floods that hit the region on October 29, resulting in over 220 deaths. Despite criticism for his delayed response and calls for his resignation, Mazón defended his actions, attributing the lack of timely warnings to two government agencies. Protesters have demanded his resignation, citing mismanagement and slow emergency response. The floods have left significant damage, particularly in Paiporta, where residents are still struggling with the aftermath.

via BBC.com|
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politics1 year ago

Valencia Faces Protests and Clashes Over Flood Response Failures

The Valencian regional government, led by President Carlos Mazón, has ruled out resignations despite public outrage over its handling of deadly floods in Spain that have killed at least 222 people. Mazón faces criticism for delayed emergency responses and was absent from the command center during the crisis. Protests in Valencia have called for his resignation, but regional leaders argue that stepping down would betray the victims. Mazón plans to address the issue in parliament, while the central government maintains that the regional authorities are responsible for the relief efforts.

via The Guardian|
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world-news1 year ago

Valencia Protests Escalate Over Flood Response Mismanagement

Tens of thousands of Spaniards protested in Valencia demanding the resignation of regional leader Carlos Mazón over his administration's delayed response to catastrophic floods that killed over 200 people. The protests turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police and expressed anger at both regional and national authorities for their handling of the disaster. Despite a red alert issued by Spain's weather agency, flood alerts were not sent to residents' phones until hours after the flooding began, leading to widespread criticism of Mazón's leadership.

via NBC News|
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world-news1 year ago

Valencia Protests Erupt Over Flood Response, Calls for Leader's Resignation

Tens of thousands protested in Valencia, demanding the resignation of regional head Carlos Mazón over the handling of deadly floods that killed over 200 people and left 80 missing. Protesters criticized the late flood warnings and clashed with police, while vandalism was reported at Valencia City Hall. Mazón defended his actions, citing insufficient warnings from the central government. The floods, exacerbated by climate change, were caused by a Dana weather phenomenon.

via BBC.com|
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