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Flood Victims and Opposition Walk Out of Valencian Parliament During Mazón’s Speech

The confrontation reflects unresolved fury over the October floods, with competing narratives about accountability for the response.

Overview

  • During the final block of his general-policy address on the DANA floods, President Carlos Mazón said the Generalitat has “la mano siempre tendida” to victims, prompting representatives led by Rosa Álvarez to leave the gallery.
  • PSPV and Compromís deputies then exited in solidarity, accusing Mazón of insulting victims and pressing him to clarify his actions on October 29.
  • Opposition figures alleged PP deputy Salvador Aguilella joked “Se’n van que tenen fam,” a remark the PP says was aimed at lawmakers rather than the victims.
  • Mazón defended the Generalitat’s recovery work, insisted on his respect for victims, continued speaking with opposition seats empty, and later called a five-minute recess.
  • The clash follows floods on October 29 that left 229 dead and ongoing demands for explanations from victims’ groups, with no resignations or legal steps announced after the walkout.