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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Mass Protests Erupt in Valencia Demanding Leader's Resignation Over Flood Response
Caption: Mass Protests Erupt in Valencia Demanding Leader’s Resignation Over Flood Response. Tens of thousands gathered in Valencia, Spain, demanding the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazón over his handling of deadly floods that left more than 220 people dead. Violent clashes erupted near Valencia’s City Hall as police wielded batons and shields against demonstrators, who threw objects and chairs in response. Local media, citing government estimates, reported that approximately 130,000 people took part in the protest, chanting “killers” as they marched through the streets. The late-October floods unleashed a year’s worth of rain within hours, destroying bridges, sweeping away cars, and devastating local infrastructure. Demonstrators accused Mazón and his administration of delayed warnings and inadequate action, claiming their inaction worsened the disaster’s toll. One protester declared, “Institutional negligence must be held accountable,” reflecting the public’s demand for government responsibility in the crisis. Mazón argued that central authorities failed to warn him in time, though government sources reported calling him multiple times before reaching him. Search efforts continue for over 70 missing individuals, with more than 8,400 soldiers and divers mobilized along the Valencia coast. Mayor María José Catalá addressed the unrest on social media, calling for calm and warning that “confrontation and vandalism” are not solutions. Reports suggest Mazón was seen dining at a restaurant hours into the disaster, fueling further criticism over his response to the catastrophic flooding. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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