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Spain's King and Queen, Top Officials, Pelted With Mud and Insults Over Flood Response

Spain's King and Queen, Top Officials, Pelted With Mud and Insults Over Flood Response

    Above: Spain's King Felipe VI during his visit to Paiporta, Valencia, on November 3, 2024. Image copyright: Rober Solsona/Europa Press/Contributor via Getty Images

    The Spin

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    What did these leaders expect when they visited Paiporta? These floods have totally devastated the region and the government response has been completely inadequate.

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