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Spanish King Faces Anger in Flood-Hit Valencia

Valencia, Paiporta, SpainMonday, November 4, 2024

In Valencia, Spain, King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the flood-stricken region, only to be met with boos and thrown eggs from angry residents. The king and queen were there to see the damage and offer support, but locals were furious about what they saw as a slow and uncoordinated response from authorities. The king and prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, were called "murderers" by the crowd. Security had to step in to protect them from the angry mob.

Despite the chaos, King Felipe and Queen Letizia tried to connect with the people, even embracing some who were crying. The anger seemed to be directed at regional governor Carlos Mazon and Prime Minister Sanchez, who left early. The death toll from the flooding has reached at least 214, with more expected. Many felt that the government's response was too little, too late.

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