Salomé Pradas

Salomé Pradas is the former Minister of Justice and Interior in Valencia, Spain. She is currently newsworthy due to her involvement in the ongoing investigation into the management of the DANA (isolated high-altitude depression) event that occurred on October 29, 2024, which resulted in a significant number of fatalities. Recently, Pradas has acknowledged authorship of handwritten notes that are part of the case's evidence. She has also requested the suspension of a handwriting analysis ordered to verify the notes' authenticity, suggesting her admission renders it unnecessary. The investigation, overseen by a judge in Catarroja, is examining the handling of the DANA and whether preventative measures were adequate given available warnings, as testified by expert geographers. The case also involves the citation of former Valencian President Carlos Mazón as a witness, highlighting the high-profile nature and potential political ramifications of the investigation.