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Korrika Ends in Bilbao After 11 Days With Debate Over Its Direction

The finish renews pressure for a more inclusive, victim-sensitive rally.

Overview

  • The 24th Korrika, a pro–Basque language relay organized by AEK, finished in Bilbao after 11 days covering about 2,180 kilometers with 3,436 baton-holders.
  • Inland Gipuzkoa turned out in force, with late-night runs, colored flares, and local groups such as Lekittoko Deabruak carrying the baton through towns like Bergara.
  • Victims' organizations condemned images of ETA prisoners shown at several points on the route, prompting the Basque Government to call the displays painful.
  • An earlier decision to exclude the CC OO trade union sparked criticism over who is allowed to participate in the march.
  • Organizers plan a post-event assessment that follows calls to keep future editions broad and unifying without hurting victims.