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Vicent Mompó Testifies on Decision-Making During Deadly Valencian Flood

The Diputación de València president recounts his role in the Cecopi emergency center as the judicial probe into the October 2024 disaster continues.

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La jueza aplazó su declaración prevista inicialmente para el pasado 14 de abril

Overview

  • Vicent Mompó appeared before the judge on April 29, 2025, to provide testimony on his involvement in the Cecopi during the 'dana' flood that claimed 228 lives.
  • Mompó emphasized his willingness to cooperate fully and answer all questions about the critical hours leading up to the disaster.
  • He confirmed his direct communication with regional leader Carlos Mazón during the emergency and described the intense decision-making process within Cecopi.
  • The hearing follows delays caused by Pilar Bernabé's extended testimony earlier this month, which postponed Mompó's initial scheduled appearance.
  • The judicial investigation seeks to clarify the timing of public alerts, intergovernmental coordination, and accountability for the emergency response.