Spain: Activists to conduct protest march in Carabanchel, Madrid, April 25

Activists plan to hold a protest march in the Carabanchel district of Madrid on April 25. The purpose of the demonstration is to denounce cuts in public health expenditures and an alleged deterioration in the quality of healthcare services. Participants will gather at the Centro de Salud Abrantes (Abrantes Health Center) on Avenida de Abrantes from 18:30 before marching to Plaza de Tarifa. Bus lines 47, 108, 118, and 247 modify their itineraries to avoid the protest area. It is unclear how many participants may attend.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely along the march route. Though unlikely, low-level confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers or frustrated motorists cannot be ruled out.