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Valencia Floods Spark Mass Protests

Protests erupt in Valencia over delayed response to deadly floods.

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What prompted the large-scale protests in Valencia, Spain?: Tens of thousands of Spaniards protested in Valencia, demanding the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazón due to his administration's delayed response to catastrophic floods that killed over 200 people.
What were the main criticisms leveled against the regional government's response to the floods?: Mazón's administration failed to issue timely flood alerts, and the response to the disaster was slow and chaotic, with thousands of volunteers providing initial aid before official mobilization.
How did the protestors express their discontent, and what was the response from the authorities?: The protests involved clashes with riot police, and some protesters vandalized the regional government building, expressing their anger and frustration over the loss of life and the perceived inadequacy of the government's response.
What is the current human cost of the floods, and what is the situation on the ground in the affected areas?: The death toll from the floods has reached 220, and thousands are still homeless, highlighting the devastating impact of the disaster and the ongoing challenges in the aftermath.
What is the level of criticism of the Spanish central government, and what is the public sentiment towards the royal family?: Criticism extends to the central government, accused of insufficient warnings and delayed deployment of resources, with even the Spanish royal family facing criticism for their perceived lack of intervention.

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