A group of people is sitting in the stands of a stadium during a soccer game, while a woman appears in the foreground in black and white. — The mayor of Paiporta, María Isabel Albalat, has been the subject of numerous criticisms following the severe flooding caused by the DANA | EDATV

Camara — The mayor of Paiporta, María Isabel Albalat, has been the subject of numerous criticisms following the severe flooding caused by the DANA | EDATV

Criticism of Paiporta's Mayor After Her Presence in Valencia's VIP Box

Neighbors and political actors denounce that the recovery of the municipality is due to the solidarity of third parties and not to the management of the local government.

07/02/2025 13:37:00h

Rafael Alejandro Escalona

The mayor of Paiporta, María Isabel Albalat, has been the subject of numerous criticisms following the severe flooding caused by the DANA. Residents and political actors claim that the recovery of the municipality is due to the solidarity of third parties and not to the management of the local, regional, or state government.

The affected question the destination of public funds and accuse the administration of inaction. "I don't mean it should come out of your pockets, but what are you doing with the money you collect from workers, freelancers, and companies.

Nothing," lamented a resident on social media. "There is only a government to loot, not to help in the worst moments," added other outraged citizens.

People sitting in a stadium during a soccer match, with the scoreboard showing a score of 0-4 in favor of FCB at the 30:57 minute mark.

Neighbors and political actors denounce that the recovery of the municipality | Redes sociales

The criticisms not only focus on the lack of reply from the town hall but also on the mayor's attitude after the catastrophe. The controversy is compounded by an image circulated on social media showing Albalat in the VIP box at the Mestalla stadium. During the match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona.

In the photograph, she is seen witnessing the 0-5 thrashing alongside authorities such as the president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, and the president of Valencia CF, Lay Hoon.

The Vox councilor in Paiporta, Daniel Furió, denounced the situation on the social network X with a post in which he expressed his surprise. "Oops, for a moment I thought it was a hallucination, but no, it's the mayor of Paiporta.

The same one who, according to her, is fighting for the town to return to normal. The same one who 'works tirelessly' while hundreds of businesses remain closed and entire families have seen their homes turned into rubble."

Furió joined his message with two images: one of Albalat in the stadium and another of the current state of Paiporta. "Don't worry, Maribel is in the VIP box of Valencia C.F. fighting for Paiporta... Image 1: Maribel 'fighting' for Paiporta. Image 2: The true state of Paiporta," wrote the councilor, denouncing what he considers a lack of commitment from the mayor to those affected.

Two people posing together outdoors, one wearing a suit and tie and the other a plaid coat.

The mayor of Paiporta, María Isabel Albalat, has been the subject of numerous criticisms following the severe flooding caused by the DANA | Redes sociales

Meanwhile, the situation in Paiporta remains critical. Many families are still unable to return to their homes, and the material damages continue to be unattended effectively. Residents insist that the town hall must be held accountable and prioritize the recovery of the municipality instead of attending top-level events.

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