The president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, has stated that he does not plan to voluntarily testify in the ongoing judicial investigation into the DANA floods that struck Valencia on October 29, resulting in over 200 deaths. He insists that the Generalitat has acted appropriately throughout the crisis.
A judge in Catarroja has summoned former Minister of Emergencies, Salomé Pradas, and former regional secretary, Emilio Argüeso, to testify as suspects. While the ruling also leaves open the possibility of Mazón testifying voluntarily, he has indicated that he has no such intention at this time.
“So far, neither the Generalitat as an institution nor I, personally, have volunteered to appear in court. If there are any changes, we will inform you,” Mazón told the media on Tuesday.
When asked if he feels personally implicated by the judge’s ruling, Mazón responded, “No. My responsibility is to ensure recovery efforts move forward. I am confident that the Generalitat has acted with diligence and efficiency at all times.
COMMITMENT TO COOPERATION
Mazón noted that his government only became aware of the latest judicial ruling through the media and emphasized that the decision would need to be carefully analyzed, given that it is not yet final.
“Unlike other officials, we will maintain total respect for the judicial process,” he added. “From the beginning, we have fully cooperated, provided all necessary information, and will continue to do so.”
While he reserved his personal opinion, Mazón reiterated that the Generalitat remains committed to transparency and collaboration with the legal proceedings.
