Thousands protest in Valencia over flood handling

Thousands protest over handling of Spanish flood disaster
VALENCIA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Thousands of people demonstrated in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Saturday over regional authorities' handling of devastating floods that killed more than 220 people in one of Europe's worst natural disasters for decades.
Spain: Thousands protest in Valencia over flood response
Residents of the eastern Spanish city accuse the regional government of failing to issue a flood alert soon enough. Over 220 people were killed in the deadliest floods Europe has seen in decades.
Protesters call on Valencia governor to resign after deadly floods
Huge numbers of people have protested in Valencia against authorities' handling of recent deadly floods, demanding the resignation of regional head Carlos Mazón. Spanish outlets, including news agency Efe,
Thousands of protesters take to streets of Valencia following deadly flooding
Angry protesters are calling for Valencian president Carlos Mazón to resign after 219 people were killed in floods
Valencia protests erupt over flood negligence; 220 dead
Approximately 130,000 people gathered in the centre of Valencia on Saturday to condemn the authorities' actions during the floods. They accuse those in power of negligence, which resulted in the deaths of over 220 people.
Tens of thousands protest in Valencia over floods
Protesters chanted "murderer" and carried placards which accused the regional government of being "stained with blood".
Mass Protests Erupt in Valencia Over Government Response to Deadly Floods
Mass Protests in Valencia Demand Accountability for Flood Tragedy Valencia, Spain Tens of thousands gathered in the heart of Valencia on Saturday, voicing their outrage over what they say was a slow and
Thousands protest in Valencia against Spanish authorities' response to flooding
Protesters are calling for the resignation of Valencia's regional leader Carlos Mazón.
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