Riots and police charges in A Coruña against protesters demonstrating at an event by Santiago Abascal

The visit of Vox leader Santiago Abascal to A Coruña resulted in significant tension, clashes, and police interventions near María Pita square. A large police presence was deployed to separate Vox supporters from over a thousand protesters organized by student groups and Galiza Nova. The protest against the far-right gathered many participants early in the day, leading to confrontations after Abascal's speech. He downplayed the protests, asserting that they would not be intimidated and predicting a change in government would end harassment of his supporters. Critics, including Galiza Nova's secretary, condemned Vox's ideology and accused it of promoting division and hate. This event highlights Vox's confrontational strategy in Galicia, aiming for media visibility and increasing polarization ahead of upcoming elections.