Tens of Thousands Protest in Madrid Calling for Pedro Sánchez Resignation
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Madrid on Saturday, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid a series of corruption investigations involving figures close to his government. The largely peaceful protest, organized by the Spanish Civil Society association, culminated near the prime minister's official residence at the Moncloa Palace.
A small group of protesters attempted to break through barriers around the residence, leading police to detain several masked individuals. Authorities reported three arrests and said at least seven police officers were injured during these clashes. Organizers of the "March for Dignity" stated that 80,000 people participated, while the Spanish government's representative in Madrid estimated the turnout at approximately 40,000.
Demonstrators carried banners with slogans such as "Resignation of the socialist mafia" and "Corruption has a price. No more impunity. Resignation and elections now," alongside numerous Spanish national flags. The event was backed by the opposition People's Party and the Vox party, whose leaders attended. Vox leader Santiago Abascal told reporters before the march that there was no one...