Catarroja

Catarroja is a location in Valencia, Spain, where the Tribunal de Instancia is currently overseeing a criminal investigation into the management of the devastating DANA storm that struck the province on October 29, 2024. This storm resulted in the tragic loss of 230 lives. The investigation is being led by Judge Nuria Ruiz Tobarra. The case is newsworthy because of the scale of the disaster and the ongoing scrutiny of how authorities responded. Recent developments include the judge summoning Carlos Mazón, the former president of the Generalitat Valenciana, as a witness. This decision follows the Tribunal Superior de Justicia de la Comunitat Valenciana (TSJCV) rejecting arguments to formally charge Mazón. Additionally, two expert geographers have testified before the judge, asserting that the severity of the DANA event was predictable based on available data and alerts. The investigation's relevance lies in determining potential negligence or mismanagement in the response to the DANA storm and holding those responsible accountable.