Valencia's regional president resigned amid backlash over his handling of deadly floods that killed 229 people.

Carlos Mazón, president of Spain’s Valencia region, resigned on November 3, 2025, following widespread outrage over his administration’s response to deadly floods on October 29, 2024, which killed 229 people. He acknowledged mistakes, citing personal and political pressure, and admitted failing to cancel events during the crisis, including a three-hour lunch with a journalist. Emergency alerts were delayed by over 12 hours, contributing to the high death toll. His resignation coincided with a judicial probe into potential criminal negligence and the testimony of journalist Maribel Vilaplana, who was with him during the disaster. A national congressional inquiry is ongoing.