Valencia leader resigns over handling of deadly 2024 floods

Published: 11/3/2025
Valencia leader resigns over handling of deadly 2024 floods
Valencia leader Carlos Mazón resigns over handling of deadly floods, following months of pressure. His response to the 2024 flash floods led to 229 deaths in the Valencia region, the worst disaster in decades. Mazón admitted to mistakes, including spending hours in a restaurant during the crisis and not issuing timely emergency alerts, prompting widespread calls for his resignation.