In an unexpected turn in the midst of the crisis caused by DANA (Isolated depression at high levels) of October 29 which seriously affected the Valencian Community, appeared this Saturday thousands of graffiti in which we can read “Thank you Pierre” either “Only Peter saves the people” in different areas of the city.
These graffiti appeared at the very moment when the management of the natural disaster is in the eye of the hurricane, with criticism addressed both to the central government, chaired by Pedro Sanchezlike the Generalitat Valenciana, led by Carlos Mazon.
That is why, during the day of November 9, different demonstrations will take place throughout the Valencian Community and also in Madrid to protest against Mazón, but also against Sánchez in Ferrazwhere the headquarters of the PSOE is located.
The DANA, gone a tragic death toll of 220 at the zero point of Valencia, sparked a wave of indignation and complaints from different political parties.
Sánchez’s defenders assure that, despite the difficulties, the central government deployed significant resources to help affected communities.
Painted in favor of Pedro Sánchez
As for Carlos Mazón, the other politician in the spotlight, he was criticized for the lack of coordination between administrations and the absence of early warnings that could have mitigated the damage and loss of life. Furthermore, a complaint against the president for his management of DANA has also just been admitted for processing.
The controversy also concerns the role of the president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, accused of not having sent to citizens’ cell phones the announcement of the arrival of heavy rains, which could allowed for better preparation facing disaster.
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Amid this polarization and the social demand for effective responses, the appearance of these graffiti has generated additional debate on the political narrative around crisis management and the responsibility of leaders in extreme situations.
As relief and recovery teams continue to work in the affected area, citizens are caught in uncertainty and the need to clear answers by their leaders.
