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Protests and Police actions in Madrid
Madrid has seen ongoing protests for three weeks, culminating in a police eviction of a protest camp at Puerta del Sol amid claims of excessive force.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 3 November 2026.
The story so far as of 3 November 2026
On 10 October, the National Police increased surveillance around radical groups in Madrid's Puerta del Sol due to ongoing protests that had lasted three weeks. On 3 November, police evicted a camp at Puerta del Sol, detaining two individuals. The operation involved 220 National Police and 180 Municipal Police officers. While the government stated the eviction was non-violent, protesters claimed excessive force was used, including pepper spray. This eviction sparked further protests in Madrid, with demonstrators accusing the police of brutality.
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Coverage, day by day
- Internal tension
Police evict Sol camp amid protest claims
Impact Employers in Madrid face potential disruptions due to escalating protests following the eviction.
Sources: 20minutos.es ↗, Madrid Actual ↗
- Internal tension
Heightened security in Madrid amid ongoing protests
Impact Employers and public-sector workers in Madrid face potential disruptions due to increased security measures.
Sources: Madrid Actual ↗
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