Valencia Minister Dismissed After Criticism Over Disaster Response

Following deadly floods in Spain, Valencia's regional leader Carlos Mazón faces pressure over crisis management.

The catastrophic floods in Spain have resulted in 227 confirmed deaths, with 219 fatalities in the Valencia region alone.
Valencia's Minister for Trade, Industry, Innovation, and Tourism, Nuria Montes, was dismissed for her perceived lack of empathy toward victims' families.
Montes' controversial remarks restricted families' access to a makeshift morgue, leading to widespread backlash.
Carlos Mazón, Valencia's regional leader, resists calls for his resignation despite criticism from political opponents and the public.
The ongoing political dispute highlights tensions between the Valencia regional government and Spain's central government over disaster accountability.