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More than 1,500 police on hand for final stage of Spanish Vuelta amid pro-Palestinian protests
- Massive protests in support of Palestine disrupted the concluding stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España in Madrid, prompting race officials to halt the event and confirm Jonas Vingegaard as the overall champion.
- The protests against the Israeli-owned Premier Tech team's participation escalated amid broader tensions over Israel's 2023 Gaza offensive and related civilian casualties, fueling widespread disruptions throughout the three-week race.
- During the final stage, thousands of protesters blocked the route near Gran Via, clashed with police, overturned barricades, and caused the peloton to stop, forcing police to escort riders off the course.
- Over 1,500 police officers were stationed to maintain order, while Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez conveyed his respect for the public’s activism supporting causes such as Palestine; meanwhile, conservative figures criticized the protests for their disorderly nature.
- The cancellation marked an unprecedented disruption to La Vuelta with no podium ceremony held, highlighting ongoing political divisions in Spain and the challenges of hosting international sporting events amid geopolitical conflicts.
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Authorities say over 100,000 at pro-Palestinian protests that forced early end to Spanish Vuelta
Spanish authorities say more than 100,000 people took part in the pro-Palestinian protests that interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to cut short the cycling Grand Tour event on Sunday, capping a campaign of disruptions.…
The final stage of the Vuelta a España cycling race was cancelled after pro-Palestinian demonstrations that surrounded the race turned violent on Sunday evening. The opposition is now accusing Prime Minister Sánchez of inciting the protests.
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Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegård won the 80th anniversary Vuelta after the final, 21st stage, was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protests in central Madrid where the race was supposed to end.
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Leaning Left59Leaning Right24Center59Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
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- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 17%
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