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Judge Expands DANA Inquiry to Regional and Municipal Witnesses Without New Charges

The investigation into Valencian emergency response now includes testimony from top officials and mayors, while procedural rulings maintain limits on formal indictments.

Maribel Albalat, Lorena Silvent y José Cabanes.
Miguel Polo, presidente de la CHJ, en la reunión de coordinación en la mañana del 29 de octubre.
Imagen de archivo de Salomé Pradas en la Ciudad de la Justicia de Valencia

Overview

  • The judge has summoned key officials from the Generalitat’s Emergencies department and the Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar (CHJ) as witnesses, alongside mayors of Paiporta, Sedaví, and Catarroja.
  • Despite expanding witness testimonies, no additional individuals have been formally charged beyond ex-secretary Emilio Argüeso and former consellera Salomé Pradas.
  • Compromís and Intersindical have been admitted as popular accusers in the case after paying a €6,000 bond each, highlighting the political stakes of the inquiry.
  • The court ruled that emergency authorities had access to critical hydrological data via the SAIHWIN system, deeming any lack of awareness as negligence.
  • A criminal complaint against President Carlos Mazón was inadmitted due to his aforado status, though he may voluntarily testify if he chooses.