Picanya Residents' Plea: Seven Months of Delays After Devastating Disaster

Picanya Residents Protest Slow Pace of Reconstruction Seven Months After Disaster Residents of Carrer d'Almassereta in Picanya, Spain, are expressing growing frustration over the slow pace of reconstruction efforts seven months after a devastating event damaged their homes. Despite receiving financial aid, bureaucratic hurdles are preventing many from starting repairs. The video shows the extent of the damage and the emotional toll it is taking on residents. "After everything we've suffered, we just want to go home," says one resident, highlighting the desperation felt by the community. Another resident, Pepica, an 89-year-old woman, is seen visibly upset, longing to return to the home where she was born. The town hall has issued a law stating that those with structural damage may not be able to repair their homes for at least two years. This adds to the residents' frustration, as they feel abandoned and unheard. The residents are demanding that the administrative processes be expedited to allow them to rebuild their lives and homes. The community's protest underscores the need for efficient disaster relief and the importance of addressing the bureaucratic challenges that often hinder recovery efforts.