The main topic in the main Spanish media remains the reaction of the people of Valencia against King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who were pelted with mud and other objects during their visit to the city of Paiporta, which was engulfed by bad weather of previous days.
According to El Pais, before the royal couple's visit, employees of Spain's royal family had been in the area to inspect the site. King Felipe had been warned about the possibility of incidents with him, but it seems he decided to make the visit.
Sunday's visit was organized by Spain's Royal House with sources saying a better option would have been for Felipe, Letitia and Sanchez to remain at the coordination center and not move to one of the worst-hit areas. from last week's deadly weather.
⚡ Los vecinos de la localidad valenciana de Paiporta han receivedo los reyes de España con los gritos de "asesinos" y "fuera". pic.twitter.com/LSyc60dIG3
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Furious residents of the flood-hit city of Valencia began hurling objects and mud as the official motorcade passed by, catching security guards by surprise.
Then the residents burst out shouting: "Murderers! The killers", while demanding the resignation of Pedro Sanchez.
"The world is dying and now you are coming" residents complained.
Pedro Sánchez was the first to leave as soon as the attack began as residents screamed and ran towards the prime minister's car. The prime minister's decision to personally accompany the royal couple, rather than a minister, during their visit has angered residents who protested that the army arrived in the city just in time for the visit.
The king and queen were not allowed to enter Paiporta. Even Queen Letitia received disapproval and mud in the face.
Afterwards, the Spanish Government confirmed in a message that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is fine and was not harmed by the blows.