Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:31am on 04 Nov 2024,Monday International
Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced protests in Paiporta, Valencia, during a visit to flood-hit areas where anger over government response is high. Protesters, chanting "murderer" and "shame," hurled mud and objects at the royal couple and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The floods, Spain’s deadliest in decades, have claimed over 200 lives, including 62 in Paiporta alone. Locals expressed frustration over delayed aid and inadequate warnings, with one resident stating, "We’ve lost everything." In response, Sánchez deployed 10,000 additional personnel, acknowledging "severe problems." The king later addressed the “anger” felt by residents in a social media statement.
