Spain: 5 hurt in anti-migrant violence blamed on far right DW 07/13/2025
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A violent outbreak occurred in Torre Pacheco, Spain, as far-right groups incited unrest through social media, leading to minor injuries and arrests. Armed groups patrolled the streets, targeting individuals of foreign origin following an attack on a pensioner by North African youths. Local officials responded by deploying additional police to prevent further violence. Despite a police presence, unrest continued for several days, and footage showed confrontations between far-right supporters and migrants. The situation escalated into riots, with property damage reported and ongoing investigations into the initial assault.
On Saturday night, violence erupted in Torre Pacheco, with armed groups roaming the streets, partly incited by social media posts from far-right groups. Videos showed confrontations between men in far-right symbols and migrants, leading to minor injuries and arrests.
Mariola Guevara, a government delegate, indicated that authorities acted promptly after identifying incendiary social media posts that incited a "hunt for migrants." Despite police presence, unrest persisted over several nights.
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