30 Oct 2020 | 12:53 PM UTC
Spain: Protest scheduled to be held in Madrid on November 1
Animal rights protest planned in Madrid for November 1; localized disruptions likely
Event
Activists have called for a protest to take place in Madrid on Sunday, November 1, in support of animal rights. Protesters are set to gather at Plaza Cibeles at 12:00 (local time) before marching to Calle Princesa 3.
Although the protest is expected to pass peacefully, a heightened police presence and transportation disruptions are expected in the vicinity of the march, and clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Those in Madrid are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate localized disruptions, and heed instructions issued by local authorities.