Former Valencia Leader Asked to Submit Communications Related to Deadly Floods
Valencia, Spain – Carlos Mazón, who resigned as president of the Valencia region in November 2025, has been asked by a magistrate to voluntarily provide messages and phone calls from October 29, 2024, related to the response to devastating floods, according to reporting by El Mundo.
The request centers around the handling of the emergency response to the dana – a type of intense rainfall event – that struck the region on that date, resulting in 229 deaths.
Mazón stepped down from his position following criticism of his administration’s handling of the disaster. The floods prompted investigations into potential mismanagement and delayed responses.
The magistrate’s request seeks to understand the decision-making process during the critical hours of the emergency. It is unclear what specific information authorities are hoping to uncover from the communications.
The dana caused widespread damage across the Valencia region, impacting infrastructure and displacing residents. The event sparked national debate about disaster preparedness and response protocols in Spain.
