Protests against migrants in the city of Torre Pacheco, located in southeastern Spain, lasted for two nights and several people were injured, The Guardian reported. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to local newspaper "La Opinión de Murcia," during the night of violence, groups armed with sticks searched among people on the streets for those who appeared to be foreigners. Authorities confirmed that at least one person was arrested, but did not provide specific information about the number of injured.
The events were triggered by an interview in which a 68-year-old man was beaten by three North African youths. A video of this incident spread widely on social media, sparking significant debate.
Following this, the city council organized a peaceful protest on Friday, but some far-right participants chanted slogans against migrants. A group called "Deport Them Now" called for an attack against North Africans through social media.
On Sunday, the Spanish government issued a statement calling for the restoration of peace in the city, which has a population of about 36,000. The conservative leader of the Murcia region, Fernando Lopez Miras, emphasized on social media the need for Torre Pacheco to return to normal, stating that violence can never be justified.
The city mayor, Pedro Angel Roca Ternel, called for calm in a statement to RTVE. The Minister of Youth and a representative of the left-wing "Sumar" coalition, Sira Rego, condemned the violence against migrants on the social network Bluesky, blaming "ultra-right" forces for such actions.
The incidents highlight the need to raise awareness of social issues and violence related to migrants in Spain. The government and local leaders are calling for a peaceful resolution to the situation.
