14 Jun 2023 | 01:46 PM UTC
Spain: Anti-fascist groups to demonstrate in Madrid, June 17
Anti-fascist groups plan to demonstrate in Madrid, Spain, June 17. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Anti-fascist groups plan to demonstrate in Madrid on June 17 to denounce the "exaltation of fascism". Attendees will gather at the Oporto metro station at 19:00 and then march to the San Isidro cemetery. In April, right-wing groups clashed with police at the cemetery when the remains of the founder of Spain's fascist party were re-interred there. Further clashes between protesters and counter-protesters, or with police, are possible.
Additional police will likely deploy to monitor any actions; related security measures may prompt localized movement disruptions in protest areas.
Advice
Check local media sources for up-to-date information on protests. Allow extra time to reach destinations in affected cities. Avoid any demonstrations as a routine security precaution; leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Heed instructions from authorities.
