A year on, leader of Spain's Valencia region quits over deadly floods:
The leader of Spain's eastern Valencia region said on Monday he was stepping down under ...
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Valencia Leader Resigns Amidst Flood Crisis FalloutCarlos Mazon steps down a year after floods killed 229 and caused billions in damages in Valencia's suburbs.
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- Carlos Mazon admitted mistakes in managing the October 2024 floods that resulted in 229 deaths.
- He condemned the national government for insufficient support and criticized its approach to reconstruction aid.
- Mazon chose not to request a national emergency declaration based on advice from opposition leader Nunez Feijoo.
- His successor, likely nominated by the PP, will need Vox's support to govern until May 2027.
I can't go on anymore.— Carlos Mazon, the leader of Valencia region, about his resignation under pressure following the handling of last year's catastrophic floods.
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