Valencia's president admits mistakes in flood response but will not resign
Briefly

The situation we faced was beyond what any system could effectively manage. We need a full inquiry to understand how such failures occurred, despite prior improvements.
I understand the public's anger and regret the loss of life. This disaster was apocalyptic in scale; we will learn and adapt our protocols accordingly.
I arrived late to the emergency coordination center due to a personal commitment, but this does not reflect my dedication to the people of Valencia.
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