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
      42·
      2 days ago

      Not technically. He is part of a right-wing “moderated” party. Years ago, his party was that at least. Now, their party (Partido Popular) are very close-tied to Vox, a fascist party pretty much like the MAGA GOP. The PP has decided to become much more fascist in order to not lose against Vox and ultimately decided to adopt much of Vox’s political views in order to ally with them and stand a a chance in the elections.

      • DominusOfMegadeusEnglish
        17·
        2 days ago

        I appreciate the in-depth explanation. Power hungry cabrones who will do anything to hold on to power; the rest of the world can get fucked.