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Pro‑Palestine Protests Force Cancellation of La Vuelta’s Final Stage in Madrid

Regional authorities plan legal action following sharp divisions over the protests and policing.

Overview

  • Race organizers halted the stage roughly 50–57 kilometers from the planned finish after route incursions and clashes made the circuit unsafe.
  • The podium in Cibeles was canceled, with overall leader Jonas Vingegaard confirmed as the winner without the traditional finale.
  • Israel Premier Tech rider Matthew Riccitello was unable to receive the young rider award due to the canceled ceremony.
  • An estimated 1,500 police and Guardia Civil officers could not prevent barrier breaches, object‑throwing, and confrontations around Atocha, Paseo del Prado, and Gran Vía.
  • Political fallout intensified as Vice President Yolanda Díaz praised the mobilizations, while the Madrid regional government and police union Jupol demanded accountability and announced legal steps.