Editorial: El País

• Victims of the dana in Valencia complain about bureaucracy in aid processing and unnecessary disputes among administrations.
• Carlos Mazón, president of the Generalitat Valenciana, is accused of misleading victims by stating that state aid was to be repaid as it was in form of loans.
• Of the 12,000 applications for economic aid received, only 3,000 people have requested advances, possibly due to misinformation.
• The central government has committed 16,000 million euros for aid, while the Generalitat has committed 1,051 million.
• The authorities have set up direct aid and credit lines, but some victims may find it difficult to access them due to lack of technological resources or documentation.
• Two fires have underlined warnings about the danger of landfills for damaged goods and cars.
• Mayors, who are in the front line of contact with victims, have demanded more participation in the management of emergencies and in the implementation of aid measures.

Conclusion: The response to the dana in Valencia is marked by political disputes and bureaucracy, hampering access to assistance and prolonging the recovery of affected communities.

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