Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Carlos Mazón announces his resignation as president of the Generalitat Valenciana, having reputation issues over his handling of the fatal flood that took place in October 2024.
• Emergency alerts were sent too late to citizens during the flood, resulting in 229 deaths.
• His inaction to clarify his actions during the day of the flood and lack of engagement with the families of the victims have driven a civic movement against him.
• Despite admitting mistakes in his crisis management, Mazón continues to point fingers at government meteorological agencies and political opposition.
• Mazón withdraws enjoying legal immunity and still serving as a regional deputy.
• Mazón's successor needs to be elected quickly and gain the backing of the Vox political formation, while progressive parties are calling for early elections.

Conclusion: Mazón's exit due to his poor management of the flood crisis leaves behind a region in political crisis and his legacy is marred by his incompetence, insensitivity and lack of elegance.

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