## Contradictory Accounts Exposed
Recent WhatsApp exchanges between Carlos Mazón and Alberto Núñez Feijóo have unveiled critical inconsistencies regarding the handling of the DANA disaster in the Valencian Community, a tragedy that claimed 230 lives. Feijóo, president of the Popular Party (PP), has been scrutinized for delaying communication with Mazón until 7:59 PM on the day of the crisis. This comes after news of the calamity spread through media channels.
### The Emergency Response Timeline
Mazón’s first acknowledgment of the situation’s severity came just nine minutes later, stating, “It’s getting fucked up every minute.” His arrival at the emergency coordination center (CECOPI) occurred by 8:28 PM, revealing a significant delay in his response to the crisis. He later requested support to facilitate communication with Telefónica, highlighting a collapse of emergency services amidst rising chaos and numerous reports of missing persons.
### Discrepancies in Public Statements
Mazón’s later public declarations that no one was aware of the fatalities until the following day clash with the urgency communicated in his texts to Feijóo. In one notable message sent around 11:25 PM, Mazón poignantly foretold that “dozens” of fatalities would soon be confirmed.
Feijóo, who initially asserted that Mazón kept him informed in real time, later acknowledged that this assertion was inaccurate. The delayed nature of their communication casts doubt on the crisis management capabilities during the disaster.
## Family Members Demand Accountability
Rosa Álvarez, president of the Association of Relatives of Mortal Victims of DANA, has fiercely criticized the manner in which Feijóo has handled the situation. She has vowed to seek the complete text exchanges and has condemned the partial disclosures provided to the investigating judge, emphasizing their importance in revealing the truth. “We don’t need context; we need truths. And we can only obtain those truths with the complete conversation.”
### The Political Fallout
Elma Saiz, the Government spokesperson, has publicly called for Feijóo’s resignation due to his questionable handling of the DANA crisis over the past year. She pointed out that Mazón’s admission of the situation being a “fucking disaster” should invoke a strong response from the families affected, further questioning Feijóo’s credibility when he attributed blame to the central government for a lack of resources.
### Ignored Warnings and Accountability
Álvarez asserted that the tragedy was not just a natural disaster but a “concatenation of negligence” by the autonomous government. She emphasized that prior warnings were given days in advance from organizations like AEMET, which were disregarded. “Our relatives died because of negligence, not because of an information blackout,” she made clear, demanding an end to the dehumanization of victims’ families and a focus on accountability.
## Conclusion
The handling of the DANA crisis reveals not only severe lapses in emergency response but also highlights a disturbing narrative of miscommunication and accountability evasion. As the associations representing victims seek the complete truth, the revelations surrounding Feijóo’s actions introduce a powerful call for political responsibility and acknowledgment of the human cost behind this tragedy. The fight for justice continues as families strive for answers and closure amidst the chaos left in the wake of the disaster.