Madrid – Acting President of the Valencian Community Carlos Mazón faced intense scrutiny Monday before a Spanish congressional committee investigating the region’s response to devastating floods last year that claimed 229 lives. The hearing was marked by pointed questions from opposition parties, including accusations of false statements and a delayed response, as well as a notable silence from members of the ruling People’s Party who did not pose any questions to Mazón [1].Family members of victims also protested outside the Congress, demanding accountability.
El PP evita valorar la comparecencia de Mazón
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- El PP evita valorar la comparecencia de Mazón
- Compromís no descarta acciones legales por las “mentiras” de Mazón en la comisión
- Mazón, tras su comparecencia en el Congreso: “Me hubiera gustado poder hablar más y mejor”
- IU acusa a PP y Vox de haber protegido al “verdugo” de Mazón tras la DANA
- José Muñoz cuestiona el relato de Mazón: “He convivido ocho años con Ximo Puig y nunca prescindió de los escoltas; es inaudito en política”
- Loreto Ochando, sobre las mentiras de Mazón: “Tiene un pánico cerval a la investigación de la jueza”
- Toñi, que perdió a su marido y a su hija, arremete contra Mazón: “No ha dicho ni una verdad, es un miserable”
- Yolanda Díaz exige a Mazón que deje su escaño: “Cada día que pasa sin renunciar a su acta, humilla a las víctimas”
- Concentración de los familiares de las víctimas de la DANA contra Mazón ante el Congreso
- Mazón defiende en su última palabra el bulo del “apagón informativo”
- El PP no hace ni una pregunta a Mazón en la comisión de investigación
- Turno para las preguntas del diputado del PP: “¿Solo falló Mazón?”
- Soler (PSOE), a Mazón: “Tenía expectativas en esa comida. Se llevó una muda en la mochila”
- Alejandro Soler (PSOE): “¿Puede usted dormir por la noche? (…) No había nadie al mando”
- La declaración, al detalle: Mazón sostiene que a las 19.43 horas “no sabía que había gente que se estaba ahogando”
- Vox utiliza su turno para cargar contra el Gobierno de Sánchez con bulos ya desmentidos en sede judicial
- Mazón, a Nahuel González (Sumar): “Nadie sabía que la gente se ahogaba”
- Ibáñez (Sumar): “¿Le han ofrecido una puerta giratoria en una empresa hotelera?”
- Turno para Alberto Ibáñez, de Sumar
- Mazón: “No me de lecciones”; Rufián: “Se las daré todas, yo no tengo en mi conciencia 229 muertos”
- Rufián, a Mazón: “¿Por qué condecoró a sus escoltas?”
- Rufián, a Mazón: “¿No le sale pedir perdón?”
- Gabriel Rufián (ERC): “Mienten porque había vídeos, había noticias y había previsiones”
- Rufián (ERC), al PP: “No me hablen de respeto a las víctimas. Usted se comportó como un psicópata”
- Gabriel Rufián (ERC) recrima a los diputados del PP sus “sonrisas” mientras habla
- Gabriel Rufián (ERC): “Nunca me he encontrado a nadie como usted”
- Mazón defiende que en las alertas hay que “dejar trabajar” a los técnicos y “molestar” lo menos posible
- Mazón insiste en que hizo más de lo que se le exigía: “Yo no tenía previsto ir al CECOPI. Nadie me esperaba allí”
- Mazón cambia de nuevo su versión sobre por qué no respondió a Pradas: “Estaba andando y tenía el móvil en la mochila”
- Oskar Matute (EH Bildu): “¿Sabe usted qué es el fomo? Es la obligación de estar en un lugar aunque no le resulte placentero”
- Mazón: “Soy el único que ha hecho autocrítica”
- Mazón: “No me de autorización para el ES-Alert”
- Belarra: “¿No consideró que debía dejar El Ventorro e ir al CECOPI?”
- Mazón no precisa cuántas llamadas hizo desde El Ventorro: “He hecho públicas mis llamadas”
- Ione Belarra (Podemos): “Usted es el responsable de la muerte de 229 personas en la DANA”
- Comienza la comparecencia de Mazón en la comisión de investigación en el Congreso
- ¿Qué consecuencias enfrenta Mazón si miente?
- El formato de la comisión en el Congreso, menos amable que el de Les Corts
- Los familiares de las víctimas de la DANA se concentran ante el Congreso
- Las incógnitas que Mazón sigue sin responder sobre su gestión de la tragedia
- ¿Qué miembros del PP arroparán a Mazón?
- Morant dice que Mazón volverá a quedar “retratado” en el Congreso e insiste en elecciones en la Comunidad Valenciana
- Camarero y Mompó, los siguientes tras Mazón: declararán el 24 de noviembre
- Los familiares de las víctimas exigen explicacines a Mazón tras un año de incógnitas
- ¿Qué dijo Mazón en su comparecencia en Les Corts?
- Mazón abre el turno de los responsables políticos llamados a dar explicaciones
The People’s Party (PP) declined to comment Monday on the testimony of Carlos Mazón before a congressional investigative committee, stating officials had not had the opportunity to view it. The party emphasized that Mazón had already accepted “full political responsibility” through his recent resignation.
Compromís no descarta acciones legales por las “mentiras” de Mazón en la comisión
The Compromís political party is considering legal action against Carlos Mazón, the acting president of the Valencian Community, alleging he made false statements during his testimony before a congressional committee investigating the response to severe flooding.
According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Compromís representative Alberto Ibáñez pointed to a discrepancy in Mazón’s account of when he was informed of fatalities. Ibáñez shared video footage from October 30th showing Mazón officially announcing deaths related to the flooding.
Ibáñez claims Mazón stated he didn’t learn of the deaths until 5 a.m. on October 30th, despite having acknowledged them publicly four and a half hours earlier. The party is also alleging Mazón misrepresented the existence of a protocol for the ES-Alert emergency notification system, claiming he stated only a draft existed at the time, pending approval from the central government.
“And he (Alberto Núñez Feijóo) lied or Mazón is lying now because they weren’t aware of the dana issue all day, as they said,” Ibáñez added.
Spanish criminal code stipulates penalties of six months to one year in prison or a fine of 12 to 24 months for providing false testimony before an investigative committee.
Mazón, tras su comparecencia en el Congreso: “Me hubiera gustado poder hablar más y mejor”
Carlos Mazón, the acting president of the Valencian Community, said he wished he’d been able to speak more fully during his testimony before the congressional committee investigating the response to last year’s devastating floods, which claimed 229 lives in the region.
“I would have liked to have been able to speak more and better, that is the truth,” Mazón said as he left the hearing room after nearly four hours of questioning.
IU acusa a PP y Vox de haber protegido al “verdugo” de Mazón tras la DANA
Left-wing political party Izquierda Unida (IU) accused the People’s Party (PP) and Vox of protecting those responsible for the fallout from the flooding disaster, and of negotiating a replacement for Mazón with the intention of making no substantive changes to the region’s governance.
José Muñoz cuestiona el relato de Mazón: “He convivido ocho años con Ximo Puig y nunca prescindió de los escoltas; es inaudito en política”
José Muñoz, a Socialist Party spokesperson, questioned Mazón’s account, stating it was unheard of for a politician to forgo security detail.
Loreto Ochando, sobre las mentiras de Mazón: “Tiene un pánico cerval a la investigación de la jueza”
Journalist Loreto Ochando analyzed excerpts from Mazón’s testimony, suggesting he fears the ongoing investigation by a judge.
Toñi, que perdió a su marido y a su hija, arremete contra Mazón: “No ha dicho ni una verdad, es un miserable”
Toñi García, who lost her husband and daughter in the floods, sharply criticized Mazón, calling him a liar and a “miserable” during an interview with Antonio García Ferreras.
Yolanda Díaz exige a Mazón que deje su escaño: “Cada día que pasa sin renunciar a su acta, humilla a las víctimas”
Second Vice President Yolanda Díaz called on Carlos Mazón to resign his seat in the regional parliament, arguing that his continued presence is a disservice to the victims of the flooding. “Every day that passes without Mr. Mazón leaving his seat is another day he humiliates the victims,” Díaz stated.
Concentración de los familiares de las víctimas de la DANA contra Mazón ante el Congreso
Approximately one hundred family members and friends of the flood victims gathered outside the Spanish Congress Monday to protest the government’s handling of the disaster and specifically target Carlos Mazón. Protesters held signs and chanted slogans, including “These aren’t deaths, they’re murders” and “Our families died because of your incompetence.”
Toñi García, who lost her husband and daughter in the flooding, accused Mazón of “cynicism” and said he had failed to demonstrate the dignity and honesty deserved by those affected.
Mazón defiende en su última palabra el bulo del “apagón informativo”
In his closing statement, Mazón reiterated his claim of a lack of information regarding the severity of the flooding.
El PP no hace ni una pregunta a Mazón en la comisión de investigación
The People’s Party (PP) did not ask Mazón a single question during the congressional investigative committee hearing, instead using their time to defend Mazón and criticize other parties.
Turno para las preguntas del diputado del PP: “¿Solo falló Mazón?”
A PP representative began questioning, asking if Mazón was solely to blame for the disaster. The representative criticized the central government and other officials, but did not directly question Mazón.
Soler (PSOE), a Mazón: “Tenía expectativas en esa comida. Se llevó una muda en la mochila”
Socialist Party representative Alejandro Soler questioned Mazón about reports he carried a change of clothes with him on the day of the flooding, implying he was prepared to leave an event despite the unfolding crisis. Mazón responded by accusing Soler of spreading false information.
Alejandro Soler (PSOE): “¿Puede usted dormir por la noche? (…) No había nadie al mando”
“Can you sleep at night?” Socialist Party representative Alejandro Soler asked Mazón, referencing the families of the victims. Soler accused Mazón of a lack of leadership, pointing to numerous warnings issued by weather services and hydrological authorities. He also questioned why Mazón didn’t contact his emergency services advisor until late in the day.
Soler asked Mazón to review his phone records to confirm communication with the advisor, but Mazón declined to provide that information.
La declaración, al detalle: Mazón sostiene que a las 19.43 horas “no sabía que había gente que se estaba ahogando”
Carlos Mazón stated Monday that he was unaware people were drowning during the worst of the flooding, specifically at 7:43 p.m. on October 29th. He also maintained that he didn’t learn of any fatalities until “well into the early hours of the next morning.”
He made the statements during his testimony before the congressional committee, responding to questions from representatives of the Compromís and ERC parties.
Mazón said he was likely at the Palau, the regional government headquarters, at 7:40 p.m., reiterating his itinerary after leaving a dinner at El Ventorro restaurant, but could not provide specific timings.
He emphasized that he didn’t know people were drowning at 7:43 p.m. and didn’t learn of any deaths until “well into the early hours of the next morning.”
Vox utiliza su turno para cargar contra el Gobierno de Sánchez con bulos ya desmentidos en sede judicial
The Vox party used its questioning time to attack the central government with claims that have already been debunked in court.
Mazón, a Nahuel González (Sumar): “Nadie sabía que la gente se ahogaba”
“Nobody knew people were drowning,” Mazón repeatedly stated during questioning by Nahuel González of the Sumar party.
Ibáñez (Sumar): “¿Le han ofrecido una puerta giratoria en una empresa hotelera?”
Sumar representative Alberto Ibáñez questioned whether Mazón had been offered a future position with a hotel company, suggesting a potential conflict of interest.
Turno para Alberto Ibáñez, de Sumar
Alberto Ibáñez of Sumar criticized the government’s response in the days leading up to the flooding. He pointed to reports indicating authorities were aware of the impending storm but did not suspend economic activity during the holiday weekend.
Ibáñez referenced a court document indicating most fatalities occurred between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., while Mazón maintained he was unaware of any deaths until the following morning.
Mazón: “No me de lecciones”; Rufián: “Se las daré todas, yo no tengo en mi conciencia 229 muertos”
“Don’t lecture me,” Mazón told Gabriel Rufián, a representative of the ERC party. Rufián responded, “I’ll give you all the lessons you need, I don’t have 229 deaths on my conscience.”
Rufián, a Mazón: “¿Por qué condecoró a sus escoltas?”
Gabriel Rufián questioned why Mazón awarded medals to his security detail.
Rufián, a Mazón: “¿No le sale pedir perdón?”
“Do you find it difficult to apologize?” Rufián asked Mazón. Mazón responded that he had already expressed regret on behalf of the administration.
Gabriel Rufián (ERC): “Mienten porque había vídeos, había noticias y había previsiones”
“You are lying because there were videos, there were news reports, and there were forecasts,” Gabriel Rufián stated, disputing Mazón’s claim of a lack of information.
Rufián (ERC), al PP: “No me hablen de respeto a las víctimas. Usted se comportó como un psicópata”
Rufián accused the PP of disrespecting the victims, claiming their behavior was “psychopathic.”
Gabriel Rufián (ERC) recrima a los diputados del PP sus “sonrisas” mientras habla
Rufián interrupted his questioning to criticize PP representatives for smiling and laughing while he spoke.
Gabriel Rufián (ERC): “Nunca me he encontrado a nadie como usted”
“I have never encountered anyone like you,” Rufián told Mazón, criticizing his responses and accusing him of spreading misinformation.
Mazón defiende que en las alertas hay que “dejar trabajar” a los técnicos y “molestar” lo menos posible
When questioned about his delayed arrival at the emergency coordination center, Mazón defended his actions, stating that politicians should “let the technicians work” and “disturb” them as little as possible during an emergency.
Mazón insiste en que hizo más de lo que se le exigía: “Yo no tenía previsto ir al CECOPI. Nadie me esperaba allí”
Mazón reiterated that his presence at the emergency coordination center was not necessary and that his role was not technical. “I didn’t plan to go to the CECOPI. Nobody was expecting me there,” he said.
Mazón cambia de nuevo su versión sobre por qué no respondió a Pradas: “Estaba andando y tenía el móvil en la mochila”
Mazón offered another revised account of why he didn’t answer calls from Salomé Pradas, his emergency services advisor. He stated he may not have heard the calls because he had his phone “in his backpack” while walking.
Oskar Matute (EH Bildu): “¿Sabe usted qué es el fomo? Es la obligación de estar en un lugar aunque no le resulte placentero”
Oskar Matute of EH Bildu questioned Mazón, asking if he understood the concept of “FOMO” – the fear of missing out – and suggesting he should have been at the emergency coordination center regardless.
Mazón: “Soy el único que ha hecho autocrítica”
Mazón defended himself, claiming he was the only one who had offered a self-critique.
Mazón: “No me de autorización para el ES-Alert”
Mazón stated he was not asked for authorization to send the ES-Alert emergency notification.
Belarra: “¿No consideró que debía dejar El Ventorro e ir al CECOPI?”
Ione Belarra questioned why Mazón didn’t leave his dinner at El Ventorro restaurant to go to the emergency coordination center.
Mazón no precisa cuántas llamadas hizo desde El Ventorro: “He hecho públicas mis llamadas”
Mazón declined to specify how many calls he made from El Ventorro restaurant, stating he had already made his calls public.
Ione Belarra (Podemos): “Usted es el responsable de la muerte de 229 personas en la DANA”
Ione Belarra of Podemos began her questioning by accusing Mazón of being responsible for the deaths of 229 people during the flooding. She called his management “homicidal” and expressed hope he would face criminal charges.
Comienza la comparecencia de Mazón en la comisión de investigación en el Congreso
Carlos Mazón began his testimony before the congressional investigative committee Monday.
¿Qué consecuencias enfrenta Mazón si miente?
If Mazón provides false testimony, he could face penalties of six months to one year in prison or a fine of 12 to 24 months, according to Article 502 of the Spanish criminal code.
El formato de la comisión en el Congreso, menos amable que el de Les Corts
The congressional committee hearing is structured differently than the one in Les Corts, with a more direct and potentially confrontational format.
Los familiares de las víctimas de la DANA se concentran ante el Congreso
Family members of the flood victims gathered outside the Spanish Congress to protest and await Mazón’s testimony.
Las incógnitas que Mazón sigue sin responder sobre su gestión de la tragedia
Several questions remain unanswered regarding Mazón’s handling of the disaster, including what he did during a one-hour gap in communication and how the ES-Alert emergency notification system was deployed.
¿Qué miembros del PP arroparán a Mazón?
It remained unclear which members of the People’s Party would accompany Mazón to the hearing.
Morant dice que Mazón volverá a quedar “retratado” en el Congreso e insiste en elecciones en la Comunidad Valenciana
Diana Morant, the secretary-general of the Socialist Party of the Valencian Community, said Mazón would be “exposed” during his testimony and reiterated her call for early elections in the region.
Camarero y Mompó, los siguientes tras Mazón: declararán el 24 de noviembre
Susana Camarero, the vice president of the Generalitat, and Vicent Mompó, the president of the Valencia Provincial Council, are scheduled to testify on November 24th.
Los familiares de las víctimas exigen explicacines a Mazón tras un año de incógnitas
The families of the victims are demanding answers from Mazón after a year of unanswered questions regarding the disaster.
¿Qué dijo Mazón en su comparecencia en Les Corts?
During his previous testimony before the regional parliament, Mazón deflected responsibility for the disaster, blaming the central government.
Mazón abre el turno de los responsables políticos llamados a dar explicaciones
Mazón’s testimony marks the beginning of a series of appearances by officials before the congressional investigative committee.
