Political Rallies Lead to Clashes in Preparation for May 4 Elections in Madrid, Spain

Incident Details

On 7 April, at least 14 people were injured when protesters clashed with police at the site of a political rally for the far-right political party Vox. Reports suggest that left-wing counter-protesters threw projectiles at security personnel, who used batons to control the crowd. At least 2 arrests have been made. More political rallies are likely to be staged in preparation for the 4 May regional elections. Further clashes may be possible.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests and plan alternative travel routes to avoid protests. Contact your program leaders for questions and monitor via local sources.

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