Madrid Protests Demand Elections
Thousands of Protesters March Through Madrid Demanding Early Elections Over Ceuta Crisis
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Thousands of people marched through central Madrid in a protest organized by Sociedad Civil Española, demanding early general elections and criticizing the government’s handling of the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Vox leader Santiago Abascal and senior People’s Party figures joined the march; organizers also called for elections by November 15. A government estimate put attendance at about 20,000, while another report said an official figure had not yet been confirmed. Abascal accused the government of failing to resolve the situation and called for migrants who arrived in Ceuta to be returned, claims that reflect the organizers’ opposition to the government’s approach.
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The protest route ran from Plaza de Cibeles along Alcalá, Gran Vía and Princesa to the Arco de la Victoria in Moncloa; organizers expected the march to conclude around 1:30–2 p.m.
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The protest also included Ceuta’s president, Juan Jesús Vivas. Organizers said nearly 200 associations, foundations, parties, unions and other groups had joined the call.
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Euronews reported that around 8,300 migrants were being housed in facilities in Ceuta, while more than 4,000 were estimated to remain on the streets.
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The Madrid march was the second event using the “March for Dignity” name. Euronews said the earlier march, held before the late-July influx, drew about 40,000 people according to the Government Delegation, while organizers claimed up to 120,000.
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