What Did Mazón Do During DANA Ventorro Departure?
- A presentation is scheduled for this Saturday, October 29, 2025, to mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating DANA storm that caused 229 deaths. Protesters will again call...
- the controversy centers on President Mazón's actions following a lunch meeting on the afternoon of the DANA storm.
- This discrepancy raises questions about what Mazón did during the intervening hour, particularly as his phone records indicate a period of over 30 minutes where it was inactive.
Questions Remain Around Valencia President’s Whereabouts During DANA Storm
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DANA Anniversary Protests Planned
A presentation is scheduled for this Saturday, October 29, 2025, to mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating DANA storm that caused 229 deaths. Protesters will again call for the resignation of Carlos Mazón, the President of Valencia, one year after the storm’s impact.
Focus on Missing Hour After Lunch
the controversy centers on President Mazón’s actions following a lunch meeting on the afternoon of the DANA storm. While previous accounts stated he went directly to the Palau de la Generalitat after leaving the Ventorro restaurant, a witness testimony published by El País on October 24, 2025, claims he didn’t arrive at the Palau until 7:45 p.m.
This discrepancy raises questions about what Mazón did during the intervening hour, particularly as his phone records indicate a period of over 30 minutes where it was inactive. The timing is critical, as it coincides with the onset of the most serious crisis of his political career.
President Mazón Avoids Questions
President Mazón was asked on Friday about the Valencia Court’s decision to summon Maribel Vilaplana, the journalist with whom he had lunch on the day of the storm, but he declined to comment, according to reports.
Key Questions Remain unanswered
The central question remains: where was President Mazón between leaving the Ventorro restaurant (around 6:30-6:45 p.m.) and arriving at the Palau de la Generalitat? This unanswered question fuels criticism regarding his response to the unfolding crisis.