Man Arrested for Threats to Valencian Leader

Published: 2025-03-31

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Valencia for allegedly threatening the president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, on social media.

The suspect reportedly sent death threats and hateful messages over three months, criticizing Mazón's handling of the October floods that caused significant devastation.

The threats, written in Valencian, included statements like "We will take your life" and "We will shoot Mazón between the eyes.

" The Generalitat reported the messages to the police, leading to the arrest.

The suspect has been charged with hate crimes and threats.

Meanwhile, Mazón has faced ongoing public protests and calls for his resignation over his response to the disaster.

The Valencian People's Party has demanded increased security for Mazón and criticized opposition parties for their alleged role in escalating tensions.