Carlos Mazón, the President of the Valencian Government, has revised his account of his arrival time at the Emergency Coordination Centre during the catastrophic floods that claimed two hundred and twenty-four lives. In a press conference held this Wednesday, he acknowledged reaching the centre at eight twenty-eight, which is seventeen minutes post the issuance of the alert concerning the flooding.

This admission comes nearly four months after the disastrous event. Earlier statements from Mazón suggested he arrived before the alert was sent, creating controversy around his actions during the emergency response. Security camera footage confirms he was not present during the alert’s issuance at eight eleven, leading to scrutiny of his previous claims.

Mazón defended himself, stating that allegations he delayed the alert by arriving late are untrue. He pointed out that no one depended on his presence to send out the emergency message, asserting that the government had failed to inform about the impending risks of flooding.

Opposition parties, including the PSOE, have called for Mazón’s resignation based on his apparent inconsistencies, while the national leadership of the PP continues to support him, arguing that he has not contradicted himself. This ongoing situation raises questions about accountability in crisis management and political support during contentious times.