Pedro Ruiz sends this message to politicians in Spain: “I don’t know if the DANA tragedy will…”

The Valencian Community has witnessed one of the greatest tragedies of recent decades. The recent DANA that has devastated the province, has left a trail of unprecedented destruction. The figure of deceased now amounts to 215 people and damages are difficult to determine. Almost 845,371 inhabitants, that is, 32% of the population of the province of Valencia, have lost property ranging from their homes and vehicles until your companies, memories and, above all, the dreams for which they have worked for a lifetime. In total, 69 municipalities of the province of Valencia have been harshly hit by the climate phenomenonleaving thousands of people immersed in desolation. The scenes of razed houses, vehicles under water and completely flooded streets are a reflection of the catastrophe that has been experienced in this region of Spain.

Given the magnitude of the tragedy, the central government and local authorities have been subject to harsh criticism by citizens and various public figures. The measurements adopted to alleviate the effects of the tragedy have been widely questioned and there have been many voices that have described them as insufficient. Even the president of the governmentPedro Sánchez, publicly admitted the lack of effectiveness of the institutions after being rebuked in the town of Paiportatogether with the Kings, while the volunteers and affected They demanded concrete actions and fewer empty words. Among the many voices that have been raised to report the lack of an adequate responsethere is that of Pedro Ruiz, the well-known Spanish presenter, actor, writer and comedian.

Pedro Ruiz’s opinions on DANA

Ruiz, through his social networks, did not hesitate to express his indignation and put on the table the need for a profound change in the attitude of political leaders. In a post on his X account, the social network formerly known as Twitter, the artist wrote: “I don’t know if the DANA tragedy will make the leaders change their blind way of operating. Their excesses and arrogance. But I can’t think of a greater sign to be servants and not enemies.

Pedro Ruiz’s words resonate like an echo of what many citizens think and the artist’s claim goes beyond this specific tragedy, it is a wake up call so that the politicians adopt a more empathetic and committed stance, moving away from privileges and getting closer to the reality of those who suffer consequences his inaction or indifference. As the writer points out, leaders now have a golden opportunity to demonstrate that your priority is the citizens and that your promises are not just words.