Spain Faces Devastating Floods: Blame, Loss, and a €10.6 Billion Bill

In the aftermath of devastating floods in eastern Spain, political blame has overshadowed initial unity, with regional and national leaders clashing over emergency response failures. Valencia's regional leader, Carlos Mazón, faces criticism for delayed alerts and disbanding the emergency unit, while national leaders question the coordination and information provided by the central government. The political tension escalated with calls for a national state of emergency, which the government rejected, as public anger mounts over the handling of the disaster.