José Manuel Cuenca

José Manuel Cuenca is the former Chief of Staff for Carlos Mazón, the ex-President of the Generalitat. He is currently newsworthy due to his involvement in the ongoing investigation into the management of the DANA (isolated high-altitude depression) event that occurred in October 2024 in the province of Valencia, resulting in 230 fatalities. Specifically, Cuenca was involved in a confrontation (careo) with Salomé Pradas, the former Minister of Justice and Interior, who is also under investigation in the same case. Pradas has requested a literal transcription of both her declaration and the confrontation with Cuenca, suggesting that the details of their interaction are crucial to the investigation. The case revolves around the handling of the ES-Alert system, and Cuenca's testimony and role are considered significant in determining potential negligence or mismanagement related to the disaster.