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Ten Detained During Pro‑Palestine Protests at Vuelta Stage in Lugo

Police attribute the arrests to public‑disorder danger, prompting reinforced fencing at the finish.

Overview

  • Eight people were detained in O Corgo by the Guardia Civil and two in Monforte de Lemos by the Policía Nacional during stage 15.
  • Authorities cited public disorder with danger to people, while protest organizers and the BNG condemned what they called police charges and brutal repression.
  • Among those arrested was BNG official Rosana Prieto, who was reported released later the same day.
  • Attempts to move barriers and reach the race route led to tense clashes, and a confrontation preceded a crash involving rider Javier Romo, who was hurt but continued.
  • Organizers added a second line of barriers and police doubled the cordon at the finish as demonstrations targeting Israel Premier Tech continued across multiple stages, including reported race‑radio disruptions.