Thousands of protesters in Valencia called for the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazón and his government due to their poor handling of catastrophic flooding last October that resulted in 224 fatalities. The protest, organized by over 200 civic and social groups, was the fourth demonstration on this issue, with approximately 25,000 participants. Criticism focuses on the late issuance of flood alerts and a perceived slow response from the government. Despite Mazón's defense citing insufficient warnings, citizens face significant challenges in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the disaster.
Thousands took to the streets of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president Carlos Mazón and his government for their response to devastating flooding which killed hundreds.
Though smaller than the three previous protests in the Spanish city, officials say the march drew around 25,000 people.
Mazón is under immense pressure after his administration failed to issue flood alerts to citizens' cellphones until hours after the flooding started last October.
Mazón has defended his handling of the crisis saying that its magnitude was unforeseeable and that his administration didn't receive sufficient warnings from central authorities.
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