The Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJ) has raised concerns over the primary investigation line pursued by Judge Nuria Ruiz Tobarra in the flood case against Salomé Pradas, the former Minister of the Interior. The court's decision not to investigate Carlos Mazón, the former president of the Generalitat, has drawn attention and has prompted questions regarding the rationale behind the judge's moves, particularly regarding the alleged delay in activating the ES-Alert emergency system. This late activation is central to the investigation and might influence the eventual outcomes for those implicated.

Pradas, currently under scrutiny in relation to the flood incidents, has reiterated her position asserting that there is no direct correlation between the delay of the ES-Alert system and the tragic outcomes of the flooding. Her defense is likely to hinge on the TSJ’s doubts concerning the judge's motives and the established legal protections that shield certain officials, including Mazón, from direct criminal liability tied to their positions in government. This legal backdrop could complicate the prosecution's efforts to establish accountability.

As the investigation is set to extend for another six months, the implications of the TSJ's findings could reshape the narrative surrounding the disaster and influence public sentiment. The ongoing discourse reflects broader concerns regarding governmental accountability in disaster management and the necessity for prompt emergency response mechanisms, particularly during natural calamities. These discussions may also set precedents for how future investigations into similar governmental responsibilities are conducted in Spain.