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

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

Above: King Felipe VI during his visit to an area affected by the DANA, on November 3, 2024, in Paiporta, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. Image copyright: Rober Solsona/Europa Press/Contributor via Getty Images

The Spin

The anger of the people is understandable. Many lost homes, businesses, as well as the lives of loved ones. The government is listening and is doing all it can to help ease people's suffering.

Make no mistake, the public's anger was directed at both the Prime Minister and the royal couple. This visit came a full four days after Valencia was destroyed by the floods, and while villages were still waiting for authorities to show up and help, they saw a team of officers appear solely for the protection of the monarch and politicians.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 2% chance that Spain will announce a snap general election before January 1, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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