Spain: Tens of thousands protest a year after deadly floods

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Emmy Sasipornkarn with AFP, ReutersOctober 26, 2025 at 05:34 PM

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Tens of thousands protested in Valencia, Spain, on October 25, 2025, demanding the resignation of regional leader Carlos Mazon over his administration's handling of last year’s deadly floods that claimed 229 lives. Protesters criticized Mazon for issuing an alert more than 12 hours after the national weather agency had issued its highest rain warning level. The demonstration came one year after Europe's worst flood disaster since 1967, which saw muddy waters inundate streets and homes before residents received timely warnings. A judicial investigation into the emergency response is currently underway.

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