Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down
The Spanish regional leader Carlos Mazón facing immense pressure for his handling of the catastrophic Valencia floods last month defied calls to step down Friday, but conceded that authorities made mistakes in their response to the disaster.
Valencia governor who had three-hour lunch with reporter on day of floods admits to ‘mistakes’
Carlos Mazón, president of Valencia, has apologised for his government’s inadequate response to the flash floods that devastated the region after it emerged he had a three-hour lunch with a journalist on the day of the disaster.
Spanish regional leader defends his handling of Valencia floods
The leader of Spain's Valencia region defended his handling of catastrophic floods that killed more than 200 people, saying on Friday he did everything possible in the face of a "monstrous avalanche of water that exceeded all weather forecasts".
Leader of Spain flood region admits 'mistakes' amid calls for his resignation
The leader of Spain's Valencia region Carlos Mazon defended his handling of the disasterous floods in October that killed over 200 people there. Dozens of protesters interrupted his two-hour-long
Spanish regional leader admits 'mistakes' in handling floods that killed over 200
Protesters gathered outside as Carlos Mazon, the president of the Valencia region, spoke to the regional parliament.
Valencia's leader refuses to quit, blames others for flood disaster
STORY: Dozens of Valencians gathered outside the regional assembly on Friday, demanding the resignation of regional leader Carlos Mazon over the handling of the deadly floods crisis.Mazon defied the calls for him to step down.
Valencia’s leader apologizes for ‘mistakes’ in handling deadly floods — but won’t resign
Spain faced its deadliest floods in decades in late October, and the Valencia region was particularly affected. The disaster claimed 224 lives nationwide, severely damaged infrastructure, destroyed buildings and submerged farmlands, with estimated losses reaching tens of billions of euros.
Controversy in Valencia: Leadership Under Scrutiny Amid Catastrophic Floods
Carlos Mazon, leader of Spain's Valencia region, faces criticism over his response to catastrophic floods that killed 200 people. Despite calls to resign, Mazon defends his actions, acknowledging failures and promising a public inquiry.
Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Tens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the eastern city of Valencia to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floods.
Spanish regional leader admits 'mistakes' over floods
The head of Spain's eastern Valencia region admitted on Friday to "mistakes" in handling the country's deadliest floods in decades that killed 216
Valencia chief admits flood mistakes but defies calls for resignation
Spain's under-fire regional leader Carlos Mazón defies calls for his resignation after last month's deadly floods.
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Anger grows over Valencia chief’s long lunch on day of floods
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How Spain’s floods swept up a political fallout
After the flooding came fury. Many Valencians are angry at the handling of the disaster and the subsequent recovery operation – 130,000 protested in the streets on Saturday, demanding that Carlos ...
Over 100,000 people protest in Valencia over floods
Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Valencia regional head, accusing him of mishandling the response to last ...