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Mazón Responds to Image Burning in Barcelona

Published: 2024-08-24

In a recent incident in Barcelona, a photograph of Carlos Mazón, the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, was burned during a concert at the Gràcia festival.

This act, which also involved the burning of a Spanish flag, was carried out by the youth organization Arran, linked to the CUP, and has sparked significant political backlash.

Mazón responded firmly on social media, stating that while his image could be burned "a million times," disrespect towards the Valencian Community would not be tolerated.

He emphasized that those who do not respect the community will face consequences.

The incident has drawn support for Mazón from various political figures, including Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the PP, who condemned the act as a display of hate and radicalism.

The event has intensified discussions around regional tensions and the concept of "Països Catalans," which Mazón has labeled as a "supremacist insult.

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