Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down
The Spanish regional leader under fire for his handling of the catastrophic Valencia floods last month has defied calls to step down but conceded that mistakes were made.
Valencia's leader refuses to quit, blames others for flood disaster
STORY: Dozens of Valencians gathered outside the regional assembly on Friday, demanding the resignation of regional leader Carlos Mazon over the handling of the deadly floods crisis.Mazon defied the calls for him to step down.
Spanish regional leader defends his handling of Valencia floods
The leader of Spain's Valencia region defended his handling of catastrophic floods that killed more than 200 people, saying on Friday he did everything possible in the face of a "monstrous avalanche of water that exceeded all weather forecasts".
Valencia chief admits flood mistakes but defies calls for resignation
Spain's under-fire regional leader Carlos Mazón defies calls for his resignation after last month's deadly floods.
Controversy in Valencia: Leadership Under Scrutiny Amid Catastrophic Floods
Carlos Mazon, leader of Spain's Valencia region, faces criticism over his response to catastrophic floods that killed 200 people. Despite calls to resign, Mazon defends his actions, acknowledging failures and promising a public inquiry.
Spanish Regional Leader Admits 'Mistakes' In Handling Deadly Floods
The head of Spain's eastern Valencia region admitted Friday to "mistakes" in handling the country's deadliest flood in decades that killed 216 people there and apologised.
Carlos Mazón rejects calls to resign after catastrophic floods
Authorities in eastern Spain are under increased pressure over their handling of the region's recent devastating floods.
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Valencian president Carlos Mazon was out to lunch HOURS into flooding tragedy- El Pais claims
THE VALENCIAN president, Carlos Mazon, was at dinner in central Valencia until 6pm on the day floods hit the region. ...
Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Tens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the eastern city of Valencia to demand the resignation of the regional ...