Valencian Leader Faces Crisis Over Flood Response

Published: 2025-02-26

Carlos Mazón, President of the Generalitat Valenciana, is under scrutiny for his handling of the October floods that claimed 224 lives.

Four months after the disaster, Mazón revealed he arrived at the emergency coordination center (Cecopi) at 8:28 PM, 17 minutes after a mass alert was sent to warn residents.

Critics argue his late arrival and lack of transparency during the crisis worsened the situation.

Mazón has faced backlash for spending hours at a private lunch on the day of the floods, while emergency calls surged.

He insists he was in constant communication, but conflicting timelines and judicial investigations have raised questions about his leadership.

The controversy has sparked public outrage, with many accusing him of negligence during Valencia's worst natural disaster.