Tensions erupted in the flood-hit town of Paiporta, Valencia when Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the devastated region on Sunday. The royal couple, joined by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and regional President Carlos Mazon, arrived to offer support, but the scene quickly turned hostile as angry locals expressed their frustration.
The people of Paiporta, still grappling with the recent disaster, vented their anger over what they saw as government inaction and poor communication before and after the deadly floods. Over 200 people lost their lives last week as torrential rains unleashed devastation across Spain’s western Valencia region.
As the royals and officials approached the crowd, locals hurled mud, eggs, and even stones, showing their fury at what they believed was a preventable tragedy. Security guards scrambled to shield the royals with umbrellas, but videos from the scene showed mud and debris hitting them. Crowds booed and shouted phrases like “murd...
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