Overview

• The Basque Government’s Security Department reported that roughly 100 black-clad individuals hurled objects at the rally and the Ertzaintza cordon.
• Riot units charged after chairs and stones were thrown, and containers were set ablaze in the city center.
• ABC.es reports at least 17 people detained as the disturbances were brought under control.
• Counter-protests were called by radical left youth groups including Jardun and Gazte Koordinadora Sozialista, one urging supporters to “destroy the repressive forces.”
• The Falange rally had been convened in Plaza de las Provincias for Spain’s National Day to advocate the “unity of Spain.”