Protests Erupt as Spanish King Visits Flood-Stricken Valencia Suburb
In the wake of catastrophic floods in Valencia, hundreds of residents protested during a visit by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, voicing their anger over perceived official negligence. Chants of ‘Murderers!’ erupted as locals criticized the slow response to warnings about the storm. The death toll from the disaster has reached 217, marking one of Spain’s worst flood events in decades. In response, the government is mobilizing thousands of army troops for rescue and cleanup efforts as communities grapple with the aftermath and ongoing weather alerts.