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Vuelta Protests In Lugo Lead To 10 Detentions As Security Tightens

Security is being stepped up for the Pontevedra stage following the Lugo arrests.

Manifestantes propalestinos protestan en Monforte de Lemos durante la decimoquinta etapa de la Vuelta
El pelotón, a su llegada a las calles de Monforte. | Eliseo Trigo
Jonas Vingegaard, en Vegadeo, con manifestantes propalestinos de fondo
Manifestantes propalestinos, ayer en Monforte

Overview

  • Police detained ten protesters during Stage 15 in Lugo province, with eight arrests in O Corgo by the Guardia Civil and two in Monforte de Lemos by the National Police on public‑disorder charges that cited risk to people’s safety.
  • Eight detainees from O Corgo were released pending judicial summons, while the two arrested in Monforte were set to appear before a court on Monday.
  • La Vuelta reinforced finish‑area protection with a double line of barriers after incidents near the Monforte finish, and accounts differ on whether policing contributed to the crash of rider Javier Romo.
  • More than fifty Galician organizations issued a joint statement alleging police violence and arbitrary detentions, as additional mobilizations were announced for multiple points on Tuesday’s Pontevedra route.
  • Rider concern over safety grew, with leader Jonas Vingegaard saying protesters want to be heard, as authorities in Pontevedra pledged enforcement and a police union warned Poio’s local staffing may be insufficient.