Overview

• The Policía Municipal is probing a “high-intensity” sexual assault reported on July 11–12 in a private Pamplona residence with no detentions to date.
• The Ayuntamiento de Pamplona issued a formal condemnation of the assault, pledged full solidarity to the victim and reaffirmed its commitment to eradicate sex-based violence.
• Thousands of residents paused festivities at Plaza del Castillo on July 13 to denounce sex-based aggression and plan further demonstrations during the Sanfermines.
• Since July 5, municipal police have arrested nine individuals for various sex-based assaults at festival events, underscoring persistent safety concerns.
• The Movimiento Feminista de Pamplona is demanding specialized multidisciplinary resources and adequate funding to support women victims and improve festival safety.