130,000 Protest in Valencia Demand Resignation of Regional President Over Flood Response
In Valencia, around 130,000 demonstrators called for the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazón, citing delayed flood warnings and slow disaster response following deadly storms that killed over 220 people last month. Protesters accused the regional and national authorities of negligence and demanded criminal investigations, better housing for the displaced, and improved infrastructure. While Mazón acknowledged the need for accountability, he emphasized the importance of immediate recovery efforts. Security forces faced clashes with some demonstrators at the protest, reflecting deep frustration within the community over the handling of the catastrophe.