Protesters hurl mud at Spain's king, queen and prime minister after floods
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The public displayed their frustration vividly, with angry crowds protesting against the king, queen, and prime minister, calling them "murderers" over mismanaged flood responses. Protesters hurled mud at the officials, expressing severe dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the situation as they visited Pablo, a town ravaged by floods. This incident highlighted the deep resentment and anger among locals due to perceived negligence in issuing timely warnings that could have saved lives.
Critics have raised serious concerns regarding the government's failure to effectively alert the population about the imminent flood dangers. Notably, there was a significant delay in communication; twelve hours elapsed between the red alert issued by Spain's State Meteorology Agency and the subsequent alerts sent by local governments, causing confusion. One individual recounted that he found himself submerged in floodwaters, struggling for breath, long before he received any informative alert.
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