For the fourth time, protesters marched through the streets of Valencia on Saturday, demanding the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazón and his government.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered to express their anger over the government’s response to the catastrophic flooding that hit Valencia in October, killing hundreds.

The protest was organized by over 200 civic, social, and trade union organizations across the region. Officials estimated the crowd at 25,000, making it smaller than the previous three demonstrations but still significant.

Public Outrage Over Delayed Alerts and Response

Mazón faces growing pressure after his administration failed to send flood alerts to citizens’ cellphones until hours after the flooding began.

The conservative leader of the Popular Party also faces criticism for what many describe as a slow and disorganized response to the disaster.

While thousands of volunteers rushed to assist victims, the regional government took days to deploy reinforcements. Officials delayed mobilizing thousands of police officers and soldiers, even though they requested help from central authorities.

Residents struggling with rebuilding efforts argue that government aid has been too slow. Many are still waiting for financial assistance to recover from the devastation.

Mazón Defends Government’s Actions

Mazón defended his administration’s response, claiming the scale of the disaster was unpredictable. He insisted that his government did not receive adequate warnings from central authorities.

The flooding claimed 224 lives and left thousands homeless. The long road to recovery continues, but frustration with the government’s handling of the crisis remains high.