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Spanish royals face anger and mud projectiles from protesters in flood-ravaged Valencia

During a visit to flood-stricken Paiporta in Valencia, Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced a hostile crowd, who threw mud and shouted accusations of “murderer” and “shame” at the royal couple, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and other leaders.

The visit came after devastating floods claimed over 200 lives, leaving communities devastated and cut off from basic services.

Protesters, frustrated by what they see as insufficient warning and support from authorities, overwhelmed the king’s security, pelting the royal entourage with mud and other objects.

Emergency responders are still searching for survivors in submerged car parks and tunnels amid escalating tensions.

As crowds grew angrier, Sánchez and Valencian regional head Carlos Mazón were evacuated, while the king and queen attempted to console residents, some of whom voiced despair over lost homes and livelihoods.

The royal visit was later criticized by Valencian officials, who described it as poorly timed amidst growing unrest.

Acknowledging the public’s frustration, King Felipe expressed understanding in a statement, while Prime Minister Sánchez mobilized 10,000 more troops and police, recognising that the response so far had been “not enough” to meet the needs of the devastated region.

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  1. There once were royals who knew that they could fleece the sheeple only so much before the herd would have had enough.
    These times have passed. Modern royals live in the past. The minions they employ have no clue about socio-politic dynamics. The royals’ banksters try to keep things together (grubberment is an extortion racket) but even they have not fathomed modern dynamics. The SHTF is happening right now right here right everywhere.
    Imagine the minions waking up to…well…being minions and feeling screwed.

  2. Another weather event manipulation some saying Isreal. Wouldn’t be surprised. Spain having just renegged on an arms deal with our Khazarian friends, not so Semite.

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