The police in Torre Pacheco, Spain, have arrested the local leader of an anti-immigrant organization in response to escalating violence that shook the community over the past several days. The individual, who has been identified by the initials C.L.F., is associated with the group known as Deport Them Now, notorious for its anti-immigrant propaganda disseminated via social media. The authorities took him into custody on accusations of inciting the riots that have plagued the town, particularly affecting its North African population.
These disturbances began with violent protests that targeted local businesses owned by Moroccan, Pakistani, Turkish, and Latin American immigrants. Incidents of vandalism were reported, as rioters set upon shawarma restaurants and halal grocery stores. By Tuesday morning, police had arrested 11 individuals linked to the far-right factions, with many coming from outside the area, suggesting a wider network of inflammatory hate groups.
The unrest raised significant concerns among local officials, prompting the deployment of riot police and the civil guard to prevent further outbreaks of violence. The region’s government, known for its increasingly relaxed immigration laws, is now under scrutiny as this turmoil reflects a growing tide of anti-immigrant sentiment.
Prosecutors are also investigating the involvement of other political figures, including a leader from the far-right Vox party, who may have contributed to the escalation through hate speech. The situation continues to evolve as authorities work to restore order and investigate underlying causes for this alarming community unrest.
These disturbances began with violent protests that targeted local businesses owned by Moroccan, Pakistani, Turkish, and Latin American immigrants. Incidents of vandalism were reported, as rioters set upon shawarma restaurants and halal grocery stores. By Tuesday morning, police had arrested 11 individuals linked to the far-right factions, with many coming from outside the area, suggesting a wider network of inflammatory hate groups.
The unrest raised significant concerns among local officials, prompting the deployment of riot police and the civil guard to prevent further outbreaks of violence. The region’s government, known for its increasingly relaxed immigration laws, is now under scrutiny as this turmoil reflects a growing tide of anti-immigrant sentiment.
Prosecutors are also investigating the involvement of other political figures, including a leader from the far-right Vox party, who may have contributed to the escalation through hate speech. The situation continues to evolve as authorities work to restore order and investigate underlying causes for this alarming community unrest.
