'Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods'
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Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.

Summary

Amidst the devastation of the floods in Valencia, Spain, an outpouring of solidarity has emerged, with thousands of volunteers assisting in cleanup efforts. However, anger is growing over the slow response from authorities, with many residents feeling abandoned and criticizing the lack of adequate warning systems. The Spanish government has deployed additional troops and police to aid in relief efforts.

  • EleventhHourEnglish
    0•1 month ago

    You don’t need to convince me of the utility of it. Unlike the United States, Spain doesn’t have a national guard.

    The people of Spain are already pretty pissed. The government is probably not interested in something that will anger them further. Of course, that leaves the government of Spain in a tough spot.

    What they should do, in my own opinion, is to seize on this moment of the surge in volunteers and step in to help organize the effort better.