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Podemos Calls Boycott of La Vuelta Finale in Madrid

The party targets Israel–Premier Tech’s participation, with leaders denouncing a heavy police deployment in the capital.

Overview

  • Ione Belarra urged a mass "desborde" to disrupt Sunday’s closing stage and said she will join pro‑Palestinian rallies in Madrid this weekend.
  • Sumar said it is mobilizing supporters for protests seeking an end to the Gaza "genocide" and the removal of the Israel team from the race.
  • Podemos accused the central, regional and city governments of "militarizing" Madrid and pressed the state delegation to stop arrests at demonstrations.
  • Police recently identified Podemos organizer Pablo Fernández at a Valladolid protest after he had called to prevent a stage from reaching its finish.
  • Belarra labeled the government’s planned arms measures a "fake embargo" on Israel and questioned ongoing defense ties, escalating the political dispute.