The leadership of Spain's Popular Party (PP) is under intense pressure as internal divisions grow over the future of Carlos Mazón, the president of the Valencian Community.

Mazón faces criticism for his handling of a catastrophic storm that claimed over 200 lives, with accusations of delayed emergency responses and shifting narratives about his actions during the crisis.

Former emergency officials and party members have called for transparency, while some within the PP demand Mazón's immediate resignation to protect the party's reputation.

National leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has resisted calls to replace Mazón swiftly, opting for a more measured approach despite mounting pressure from both party insiders and the public.

The controversy has sparked comparisons to past PP scandals, where leaders were forced to step down to preserve the party's image.

As judicial investigations and public scrutiny intensify, the crisis threatens to overshadow the PP's broader political agenda.