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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ap Correspondent

Valencia leader resigns over mishandling of floods that killed 229 people

The leader of Spain’s Valencia region has announced his resignation, citing his government’s widely condemned response to last year’s catastrophic flash floods that killed 229 people.

Carlos Mazón confirmed his departure on Monday, having faced sustained calls to step down since the disaster in October 2024.

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