Overview
- Relatives of flood victims publicly berated Carlos Mazón at the state funeral, which senior PP figures describe as a turning point that makes his continuity untenable.
- Génova has pressed Mazón to appear before three investigation committees, beginning in the Cortes Valencianas and including a Senate session scheduled for November 17 and a later hearing in Congress.
- Journalist Maribel Vilaplana is due to testify on November 3 about hours she spent with Mazón on the day of the 2024 floods, a declaration PP sources view with concern.
- Any removal effort is constrained by Mazón’s reliance on Vox to govern in Valencia, with Santiago Abascal publicly defending him and early elections seen as a risky alternative.
- Internal unease has intensified as reporting cites a poll showing 71% of Valencians think Mazón should resign, with analysts warning the episode is damaging the PP’s broader image.