Valencia Faces Protests and Clashes Over Flood Response Failures
TL;DR
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.
- Valencian leaders rule out imminent resignations amid flood response fury The Guardian
- Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response The Associated Press
- Huge protest demands Valencia's governor resign BBC.com
- Tens of thousands protest over Spanish authorities' flooding response Euronews
- Video: Clashes erupt in Valencia, Spain over gov’t flood response Al Jazeera English
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