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Clashes erupt at Sol camp as far‑right groups confront housing activists during national holiday

During the national holiday in Madrid, police sirens sounded as activists camped at Puerta del Sol faced provocations from far‑right participants who approached the site after the military parade. The group performed fascist salutes and chanted nationalist slogans, prompting a spontaneous human chain of activists of all ages. Police established a cordon and later dispersed many of the agitators to nearby streets. The camp’s assembly reported that several participants were injured in the incident. Authorities said the situation remained under control with verbal exchanges between the sides.

How this was covered

  • Left-leaning outlets covered this 3h later

Why it matters

The incident shows how political polarization can spill onto public spaces during high‑profile national events, affecting vulnerable protest movements.

How this story developed

  1. Oct 12 Police block ultra group with Spanish flags from confronting protesters at Sol camp
  2. Oct 16 Police later dispersed many agitators to nearby streets.
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