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Sept. 28 Valencia Flood March to Converge at 'Puente de la Solidaridad' From Paiporta and La Rambleta

The criminal probe advances with a judge seeking reports on deaths at the Paiporta care home.

Overview

  • The 11th 'Mazón, dimisión' protest is set for Sunday, 28 September at 18:00, with columns leaving the Savia residence in Paiporta and La Rambleta in Valencia to meet at the Puente de la Solidaridad.
  • More than 200 social, civic and union groups, backed by victims' associations and local emergency and reconstruction committees, are convening the march to demand Carlos Mazón’s resignation.
  • Paiporta, identified as the worst‑hit locality with 45 fatalities including six residents who drowned in a care home, anchors one of the two starting points.
  • The investigating judge has requested reports from the regional Social Services, Equality and Housing department on the Paiporta care‑home deaths and has summoned Vice President Susana Camarero to testify as a witness.
  • Organizers also set a 12th demonstration for Saturday, 25 October, and a State funeral for the 229 victims is scheduled for 29 October at the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias in Valencia.