Spain's king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia
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Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, and the prime minister had to be evacuated as the crowd grew hostile.

Summary

King Felipe VI of Spain faced a hostile crowd in Valencia, where unprecedented floods have devastated communities, leaving over 200 dead and many missing. Footage shows protesters shouting “murderer” and “shame” at the king, with some throwing objects and mud as he walked through the affected area of Paiporta.

  • ASDraptor@lemmy.autism.placeEnglish
    252·
    2 months ago

    Technically, Spain’s king holds some power. He is the highest military authority (he holds the title of General Captain of the whole army) and he has to sign any law before it can core to effect. If he doesn’t sign it, the law won’t pass. Although it’s more of a formal fignature, he could not allow a law to pass if he wanted.