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Final Stage Of Spain's Vuelta Cycling Race Suspended Following Pro-Palestinian Protests

On September 14, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, the Vuelta a Espana comes to an unprecedented halt as the final stage is canceled with 56 km to go due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests in the heart of the Spanish capital. Despite a massive deployment of around 1,500 officers, demonstrators break through police barriers at Cibeles, chant ''Free Palestine,'' and block the race circuit. For security reasons, several pro-Israel sympathizers are escorted away from the area by Policia Nacional to prevent direct clashes. (Photo by Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12757544
Date Taken	14 September 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto

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