Spanish Royals and PM Face Hostile Reception in Flood-Hit Valencia
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During a visit by Spanish King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to a Valencia suburb devastated by recent floods, residents protested by throwing mud and chanting "Murderers!" in anger over perceived delayed alerts and emergency response. The floods, Spain's deadliest in modern history, have claimed 217 lives, mostly in the Valencia region. The central and regional governments are blaming each other for the inadequate warnings. The visit was cut short due to the hostile reception, and additional troops have been deployed for disaster relief.
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- Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officials The Associated Press
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