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Vox political activity and protests in Barcelona

Overview

Tensions involving the Vox political party in Barcelona have escalated following a municipal dispute and planned demonstrations.

On September 2, the Barcelona City Council initiated an information proceeding against Gonzalo de Oro, president of the Vox municipal group, for the “improper use” of the City Hall balcony. The incident occurred during demonstrations regarding Ceuta, where De Oro appeared on the balcony displaying Spanish and Ceuta flags. The event saw approximately 1,500 participants in a “Por Ceuta” demonstration and 700 in an anti-racist gathering, requiring police intervention to separate the groups.

Following these events, anti-fascist movements announced further mobilizations in response to a scheduled Vox event featuring party leader Santiago Abascal at Plaça de la Concòrdia. The Barcelona Anti-fascist Coordinator called for a demonstration to prevent neighborhoods from becoming territory for “reactionary projects.” Local authorities are expected to deploy a significant security presence for the meeting.

Entities

Vox · Joan Garriga · Coordinadora Antifeixista de Barcelona · University of Alicante · Santiago Abascal

Timeline

12 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Barcelona anti-fascist groups mobilize against Vox event
Anti-fascist groups in Barcelona are organizing protests against a scheduled Vox event featuring Santiago Abascal in the Les Corts district.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Barcelona City Council opens proceeding against Vox leader
Barcelona City Council has opened proceedings against Vox leader Gonzalo de Oro for the “improper use” of the City Hall balcony during protests regarding Ceuta.

Sources

apuntmedia.es · diariodealicante.net · diariodejerez.es · elliberal.cat · lamanyana.cat · lovetalavera.com · totbarcelona.cat · vilaweb.cat