Carlos Mazón, the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, has announced his resignation amid intense criticism over his handling of the deadly floods in Valencia. The catastrophic floods last year, which resulted in the deaths of 229 people, have left Mazón facing mounting pressure from both the public and opposition parties. His resignation follows a survey revealing that a significant majority of Valencians demanded his departure, citing errors in his crisis management and inadequate government response.
The resignation has sparked a political scramble to find a successor, with Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca and Vicente Mompó emerging as key candidates. The People's Party (PP) leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is advocating for Pérez Llorca, while Vox's Santiago Abascal remains undecided. In the interim, Susana Camarero is set to assume the role of acting president.
The resignation has also led to calls for increased transparency and accountability, with investigations underway to scrutinize Mazón’s actions during the crisis. Families of the flood victims continue to demand justice and answers, further intensifying the political turmoil in the region. The developments highlight the challenges in balancing effective leadership with crisis management in times of natural disaster.
