FrancePolice authorities in Madrid dismantled a self-managed housing rights encampment located in the Puerta del Sol square during the early hours of Tuesday morning. Local government representatives stated that the operation involved 400 officers and resulted in the evacuation of 334 people without major incidents, citing only two arrests. However, members of the 'Acampada 26S' movement described the intervention as extreme and violent, alleging the use of tear gas, physical assaults, and discriminatory remarks by officers. Activists criticized the lack of prior warning and the timing of the raid, noting that the camp housed vulnerable individuals including the elderly and disabled. The square was subsequently cleaned and reopened to tourists and commerce, marking the end of the protest which had been established since late September.
Bias read (Progressive): The article heavily features activist testimonials describing police brutality and omits counter-arguments regarding the legality of the occupation, framing the state action through the lens of victimization.
