A Coruña sees renewed clashes and street fires after protests over Vox rally

A Coruña, Galicia, witnessed renewed clashes and street fires on Wednesday night, following protests against a far-right Vox party rally. An estimated 2,500 people attended the evening demonstration, organized to oppose fascism and police violence. The protest began earlier in the day with around 5,000 attendees near María Pita square, where Abascal spoke for the first time in Galicia, a region without elected Vox representatives.

Conflicts erupted after the rally, with protesters throwing stones, eggs, firecrackers, and other objects at riot police. In response, police used rubber bullets and gas to disperse crowds, resulting in further police charges, damaged outdoor furniture belonging to local businesses, and road closures. Firefighters responded to multiple fires across the city.

According to witnesses and organizers, police charges were described as 'disproportionate' and indiscriminate, and several young protesters were injured. The evening march ended in more disorder, with protesters erecting barricades and setting rubbish containers on fire. Thirty-seven containers were burned during the night.

Political figures expressed varying opinions on the events. PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo condemned violence in a democracy, while BNG demanded explanations from the government over police conduct. The right-wing People's Party condemned attacks on police, while the main opposition party, BNG, criticized the officers' actions.