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10 Jun 2021 | 04:06 PM UTC

Spain: Animal rights activists to protest in central Valencia June 13

Animal rights activists to demonstrate in Valencia, Spain, June 13. Localized disruptions likely, clashes possible.

Warning

Event

Animal rights activists plan to protest in central Valencia June 13 to denounce the public funding of the bullfighting industry. Participants will gather at 11:00 on Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Town Hall Square).

Participation could range from the hundreds to the low thousands. Security personnel will probably monitor the gathering and could move to disperse it if participants breach COVID-19 restrictions. Localized transport disruptions are likely and minor clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate related disruptions. Leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the protest.