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‘I can’t go on any longer’ Mazón resigns as Valencia president over fight against deadly floods in 2024
Resigned from his position, Mazon in question “I can’t go on anymore” While he lamented the “brutal” criticism he faced, he “admitted” to mistakes made in an “unprecedented” situation.
Room He has repeatedly attacked the central government for not providing adequate support to the flood-affected area.
But he said he acknowledged his mistakes, in comments reported by El País:
“Hopefully when the noise dies down a bit, society will be able to distinguish between a man who makes mistakes and a bad person.”
He also did not say whether he would call for early elections or give up his seat in the regional parliament.Reuters noted that this would end parliamentary immunity.
Expect more questions on this topic and the practical implications of “what’s next” This will be raised during the day as we hear the evidence. Maribel VilaplanaThe journalist with whom he had lunch on the day of the flood is testifying before a judge investigating the authorities’ criminal liability for the deaths.
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For More on the outrage over Mazón and the calls to be made in the wake of Spain’s worst natural disaster this century, This report prepared by our Spain correspondent is worth reading. Sam Jones.
‘I can’t go on any longer’ Mazón resigns as Valencia president over fight against deadly floods in 2024
Resigned from his position, Mazon in question “I can’t go on anymore” While he lamented the “brutal” criticism he faced, he “admitted” to mistakes made in an “unprecedented” situation.
Room He has repeatedly attacked the central government for not providing adequate support to the flood-affected area.
But he said he acknowledged his mistakes, in comments reported by El País:
“Hopefully when the noise dies down a bit, society will be able to distinguish between a man who makes mistakes and a bad person.”
He also did not say whether he would call for early elections or give up his seat in the regional parliament.Reuters noted that this would end parliamentary immunity.
Expect more questions on this topic and the practical implications of “what’s next” This will be raised during the day as we hear the evidence. Maribel VilaplanaThe journalist with whom he had lunch on the day of the flood is testifying before a judge investigating the authorities’ criminal liability for the deaths.
There is no Tomahawk in Ukraine for now
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US president Donald Trump said Sunday that he is not currently considering a deal that would allow Ukraine to buy long-range Tomahawk missiles. According to Reuters, it will be used against Russia.
“No, not really,” Trump told reporters as he flew from Palm Beach, Florida, to Washington when asked if he was considering a deal to sell the missiles. He added: But he said he might change his mind.
His comments are coming Despite increasing pressure from Ukraine’s allies and in recent meetings with the NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, In the White House. On Friday, Rutte said the matter was under review and the decision rested with the United States.
Weekend in Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy He eloquently thanked Germany and chancellor Friedrich Merz – German – for the delivery of two more air defense Patriot systems, as promised earlier this year.
He said:
“Russia’s air strikes are Putin’s main interest in this war – is trying to compensate for his inability to achieve his crazy goals on the field through terrorism. Then, Every strengthening of our air defense literally brings us closer to the end of the war that we are all waiting for. “The less Russia achieves, the greater its motivation to end the war.”
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Valencia leader resigns over handling of last year’s deadly floods
Sam Jones
in madrid
Carlos Mazon, The embattled president of eastern Spain’s Valencia region bowed to public outrage and political pressure by resigning over his botched handling of deadly floods It caused the death of 229 people in the region a year ago.
Mazón, a member of the conservative People’s Party (PP), hThe ad remained suspended despite calls for it to be withdrawn It emerged that he spent more than three hours having lunch with a journalist at a time when floods hit and people were drowning in their homes, garages and cars.
His stubborn refusal to resign led to a series of mass demonstrations Many people all over Valencia use the slogan: “Mud on our hands, blood on his”. A. latest survey It found that 75% of Valencians believe Mazón should quit.
Mazón had insisted there before “There is no government in the world that has the means to divert, stop or prevent torrential rains “It causes historical rainfall records in a particular region at a particular time to be disrupted.”
But on Monday Mazón bowed to the inevitable and announced that he would give up the regional presidency.
