US EditionMore than 1,500 police on hand for final stage of Spanish Vuelta amid pro-Palestinian protests
- Pro-Palestinian protests on September 14, 2025, in central Madrid forced an early cancellation of the final stage of the Vuelta a España cycling race.
- The protests arose from opposition to the Israeli cycling team's participation and the ongoing Gaza conflict despite the largest police deployment since the 2022 NATO Summit.
- Demonstrators blocked the key Paseo del Prado avenue, clashed with police, and stopped cyclists about 56 kilometers from the finish near the Royal Palace Gardens.
- Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard expressed his disappointment over losing what he called "a moment of eternity," while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged the Spanish public's support for legitimate causes, including the situation in Palestine.
- The cancellation marked the first protest-forced halt of La Vuelta since 1978, highlighting security concerns amid rising political tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Pro-Hamas agitators disrupted the final stage of the Tour of Spain cycling race, throwing barriers onto the road and clashing with police, leading organizers to abandon the race with 50 kilometers (~31 miles) remaining.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Protesters opposing the participation of the Israeli team, Israel Premier Tech, law enforcement, race organizers, and cyclists.WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, during the final stage of the Tour o…
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