Spain PM, king heckled on visit to flood-hit area

Sun Nov 03 21:03:00 UTC 2024: ## Spanish Royals Face Anger During Flood-Hit Region Visit

**Paiporta, Spain, November 4, 2024** – King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were met with hostility on Sunday during a visit to the Valencia region, devastated by recent deadly floods. The royal couple, accompanied by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and other officials, faced angry residents who shouted insults and even threw mud at the delegation.

The crowd’s anger appeared to be directed primarily at Sanchez and Carlos Mazon, the head of the Valencia region. Some yelled “Mazon resign!” and “How many deaths?! Out!” The floods, which have claimed the lives of over 200 people, have fueled public frustration and anger towards the government’s response.

The visit to Paiporta, one of the towns hardest hit by the floods, was intended to offer support and solidarity to the affected population. However, the strong backlash from residents highlights the growing sense of outrage and grief in the region.