Following the devastating floods on October 29, which primarily affected his coastal region, Mazón addressed the parliament, acknowledging the shortcomings in the alert systems. Protesters, fueled by frustration and loss, gathered outside the building, calling for resignation and accountability. Many residents of the hardest-hit area, Paiporta, expressed their grievances about the recovery efforts, indicating that without volunteer support, survival would have been even more precarious. While Mazón promised to learn from the calamity, criticism regarding the official response continues to mount.
Valencia Leader Confronts Backlash Over Flood Response, Defends Actions
Valencia Leader Confronts Backlash Over Flood Response, Defends Actions
Valencia's regional chief Carlos Mazón faces public outrage after catastrophic floods but refuses to resign, citing agency failures.
In a recent session of the regional parliament, Carlos Mazón admitted to mistakes made during the response to severe flooding that resulted in over 220 fatalities in Valencia. The conservative leader attributed the miscommunication to two key government agencies, defending his decision not to resign despite growing protests demanding accountability. He had faced criticism for prioritizing lunch with a journalist over urgent crisis management.
