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The Autonoma of Barcelona asks the Mossos to prevent Vito Quiles from stepping on the campus next Monday
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The Autonoma of Barcelona asks the Mossos to prevent Vito Quiles from stepping on the campus next Monday

The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) has requested the Department of the Interior to prevent Vito Quiles, a far-right activist, from attending an event scheduled for next Monday at the Bellaterra campus. Quiles announced his intention to attend via social media as part of a tour across Spain. The university emphasized that it has not received any formal request for permission and therefore will not grant authorization for the event. This decision aims to avoid incidents similar to those that occurred this week in Pamplona during a previous appearance by Quiles or last year at the same campus, where anti-fascist groups clashed with his supporters. Last year’s unauthorized event led to significant disturbances, requiring intervention from riot police. The university has informed Quiles he lacks permission for the event. The Mossos d’Esquadra have confirmed they received the request and are considering their response. Meanwhile, student organizations such as the Platform Against Fascism at UAB, the Youth Socialist Organization (OJS), and the Students’ Union of Catalan Countries (SEPC) have called for physical opposition to Quiles’ presence.

The University of Barcelona has requested police forces to prevent far-right agitator Vito Quiles from entering its campus in Bellaterra on Monday. Quiles had announced his intention to attend an event at the university through social media posts as part of a tour across Spain. However, the university confirmed it had not received any formal requests for such an event and would not grant permission. This decision follows past incidents involving Quiles, including clashes in Pamplona this week and last year at the same campus. Quiles was scheduled to hold an event titled "Mafia or Fatherland" at the Civic Square of the UAB on Monday evening. He claimed he abandoned the plan due to restrictions imposed by the Catalan police, the Mossos d'Esquadra, which he alleged violated fundamental laws based on political orders. Instead, he relocated to an Ikea store in Sabadell. The Mossos have deployed security measures around the entrances to the UAB to block Quiles' access to the campus. Despite these efforts, tensions erupted among students protesting against Quiles' presence. Protesters hurled citrus fruits, paint balls, and other objects at the police, leading to confrontations in the Civic Square. Approximately 1,000 young people gathered there, awaiting Quiles' arrival. The university emphasized that no authorization was granted for the event, and it formally requested the Department of the Interior to prevent Quiles from entering the premises to avoid repeating previous disturbances. Last year, similar protests occurred after Quiles attempted to hold an unauthorized event at the UAB, resulting in clashes between far-right supporters and anti-fascist groups requiring intervention from the Mossos' riot control units. The government assured the university that the activity would not proceed and that access to the campus would be blocked if Quiles attempted to enter. Meanwhile, approximately 500 individuals organized by anti-fascist movements gathered at the Civic Square, waiting for Quiles' potential arrival.

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elDiario.es logoelDiario.esIndependentCenterFactual 95Objective 854 days ago
The Autonoma of Barcelona asks the Mossos to prevent Vito Quiles from stepping on the campus next Monday

The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) has requested the Department of the Interior to prevent Vito Quiles, a far-right activist, from attending an event scheduled for next Monday at the Bellaterra campus. Quiles announced his intention to attend via social media as part of a tour across Spain. The university emphasized that it has not received any formal request for permission and therefore will not grant authorization for the event. This decision aims to avoid incidents similar to those that occurred this week in Pamplona during a previous appearance by Quiles or last year at the same campus, where anti-fascist groups clashed with his supporters. Last year’s unauthorized event led to significant disturbances, requiring intervention from riot police. The university has informed Quiles he lacks permission for the event. The Mossos d’Esquadra have confirmed they received the request and are considering their response. Meanwhile, student organizations such as the Platform Against Fascism at UAB, the Youth Socialist Organization (OJS), and the Students’ Union of Catalan Countries (SEPC) have called for physical opposition to Quiles’ presence.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation objectively, citing both the university's stance and the potential actions of anti-fascist groups. It does not favor one side over the other, providing balanced information about the conflict and the measures being considered.

Why factuality (95): The article provides specific details about the University of Barcelona requesting the Mossos to prevent Vito Quiles from attending an event on campus, citing past incidents as justification. These claims are consistent with what would be expected from a reputable Spanish media outlet covering such

Why objectivity (85): The article uses terms like 'agitador' and 'extrema derecha' to describe Quiles, which may imply bias. However, it also presents the university’s rationale and mentions opposition groups, providing some balance. The tone remains mostly factual but has slight ideological undertones.

El País logoEl PaísIndependent🔒Conservative18 hr. ago
Vito Quiles fails in his attempt to access the UAB by the Mossos armor and ends up in an Ikea

Right-wing agitator Vito Quiles failed in his attempt to hold an event at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) on Monday at 5 p.m. According to his X account, Quiles abandoned this widely announced plan and went to an Ikea store in the nearby town of Sabadell instead. Quiles had planned this event as part of his tour across Spain under the theme 'Mafia or Fatherland' in the Civic Plaza of the UAB. He claimed via X that the Mossos d'Esquadra limited their right to circulation within national territory by violating fundamental laws due to political orders.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames Vito Quiles, a far-right agitator, as a victim of political overreach by the Mossos d'Esquadra, implying that his movement was unjustly restricted. The language used ('agitador de ultraderecha,' 'transgrediendo leyes fundamentales por órdenes políticas') leans toward supporting Qu

elDiario.es logoelDiario.esIndependentCenter20 hr. ago
Charges against students in the protest against Vito Quiles in the Autonomous Community of Barcelona

The Catalan police force, Mossos d'Esquadra, deployed a security operation at the entrances to the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) to prevent far-right activist Vito Quiles from entering the campus, where he was scheduled to participate in an event. Despite Quiles not arriving, clashes occurred between groups of students protesting against him and the police. The protesters had previously thrown lemons, paint balls, and other objects at the officers. The university did not authorize the event, and authorities assured them that access to Quiles would be blocked to avoid further incidents similar to those seen last year at the same location. Meanwhile, around 500 anti-fascist activists gathered at the UAB’s Civic Square, waiting for Quiles’ potential arrival.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced account of the situation, describing both the actions of the police and the protests against Vito Quiles. It includes quotes from the university and mentions the involvement of anti-fascist groups without overtly favoring any side. The language remains neutral, and no

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