VIDEOS. Floods in Spain: 130,000 people in the streets, tensions… images of the monster demonstration in Valencia

This Saturday, November 9, 2024, tens of thousands of protesters gather in Valencia and other cities in Spain to demand the resignation of the president of the Valencian Community Carlos Mazón.

This Saturday, at the end of the day, the streets are crowded in Spain and particularly in Valencia. The region has been devastated by floods that have left more than 200 dead. Nearly a week later, anger has pushed thousands of people to come out to protest and demand the resignation of the head of the regional executive Carlos Mazón.

First tensions

While it was supposed to be silent and non-violent, a huge demonstration is currently taking place in the streets of Valencia and the tension is gradually rising. Flares have been launched in the direction of the town hall, reports the Spanish media outlet El Pais. The French news channel BFMTV, who has a special correspondent on the scene, reports that clashes have broken out.

“Mazón, dimissió“, is the slogan referring to the president of the Generalitat Valenciana, of the Popular Party. He is particularly visible in the procession on banners and placards. Images and videos of crowded streets full of people are multiplying on social networks.

Protesters in Valencia on November 9, 2024. EFE – BIEL ALINO

The The anger of the Spanish people is felt after the tragic and deadly floods that occurred last week. “People die, Mazón eats”, can be heard in one of the squares of Valencia. “We feel pain and anger. Pain for all the losses and anger because we discover that we have a government that is not up to par”, a couple testifies to the daily newspaper El Pais.

No less than 130,000 people were counted this Saturday evening in the streets of the Spanish city demonstrating.