Victims of the floods in Spain confronted King Felipe VI, throwing mud and shouting insults in protest against the government’s slow response to their plight following the natural disaster.
Objects were also thrown at Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
This incident has sparked widespread debate about the state of parliamentary monarchy in Spain, particularly in light of the king’s humiliating return to the royal palace in Madrid with mud on him, accompanied by Queen Letizia.
Spanish media have been focused on the “humiliating” imagery from the visit, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez blamed far-right groups for the situation.
Reports indicate that the government’s meteorological bodies, including the Hydrographic Union, failed to issue warnings about the unprecedented heavy rains. Valencian regional leader Carlos Mazón emphasized his urgent calls for government assistance since the onset of the crisis.
Analysts noted that the king is not directly responsible for the dire circumstances faced by flood victims, but the timing of his visit, alongside figures like Sánchez and Mazón, who are under scrutiny, exacerbated public anger.
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