Carlos Mazón, the president of Spain's Valencia region, resigned after facing intense pressure over his handling of devastating flash floods that resulted in 229 deaths. Criticism arose due to his absence during the crisis, as he spent hours in a restaurant instead of attending emergency meetings. Despite acknowledging his mistakes, Mazón's resignation was influenced by public protests and backlash from victims' families. His departure complicates the political landscape for the conservative People's Party (PP), which relies on support from the far-right Vox party.