Protesters blame Carlos Mázon’s management for the lack of warnings during the rains that hit the region in Spain; more than 200 people died
Around 130,000 citizens gathered in Valencia, Spain, to protest against the regional government led by Carlos Mázon, after a series of floods that resulted in the death of more than 200 people and the disappearance of another 50 so far. The demonstration began in front of the city hall and continued towards the government headquarters, where the protesters encountered the police, leading to clashes. The protests were motivated by dissatisfaction with the lack of adequate flood warnings, which, according to protesters, could have prevented the tragedy. During the act, many demanded Mázon’s resignation. Four people were arrested and 31 police officers were injured.
The leader of the Popular Party, in turn, declared that the current moment is to help the victims and focus on reconstruction, leaving accountability for a later time. The regional government’s response to the disaster was widely criticized as slow and disorganized. Volunteers were the first to arrive in the affected areas, demonstrating the lack of coordinated action on the part of the authorities. Mázon, in his defense, argued that the severity of the situation was difficult to predict and that he had not received sufficient information from central authorities to act more effectively.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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