23 Sep 2019 | 11:59 AM UTC
Spain: Protest scheduled in Madrid September 24
Protests to support Franco’s remains be exhumed scheduled in Madrid on September 24; transportation disruptions expected
Event
The collective Ni Valle Ni Almudena has scheduled a demonstration in Madrid for Tuesday, September 24, to support a call to exhume former dictator Francisco Franco's remains from the Cuelgamuros Basilica at the Valley of the Fallen. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hold a vote for the decision on the same date at 10:00 (local time) and the group is scheduled to gather at 11:00.
Transportation disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of the Supreme Court. A heightened security presence is possible.
Context
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a request to exhume the former dictator's remains in 2018 with the intension of removing his remains from the Valley of the Fallen.
Advice
Individuals in Madrid are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution, monitor the situation, allow ample travel time, and obey instructions issued by local authorities.
