Spain's Valencia region President Carlos Mazón has resigned amid widespread criticism over his handling of the devastating floods that claimed 229 lives on October 29, 2024. The tragedy, Spain's worst natural disaster in decades, sparked public outrage and blame towards Mazón and his government's response. The regional president faced scrutiny for spending nearly four hours at a restaurant with a journalist while floodwaters caused chaos, and for failing to attend emergency meetings or issue timely alerts to residents. Despite his acknowledgment of mistakes, the public's demand for his resignation grew, with monthly protests and a recent memorial service where relatives of the victims booed him. The controversy surrounding Mazón's actions has led to calls for his replacement, with the PP's reliance on far-right Vox's support complicating the process. The resignation comes as a journalist, Maribel Vilaplana, testifies about Mazón's behavior during the crisis, adding to the scrutiny.
