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Violence erupts between right and left-wing protesters in Spanish city
- In Granada, violence broke out between Vox supporters and left-wing demonstrators at Plaza de las Pasiegas amid immigration policy debate.
- Police formed a cordon to separate the two groups as tensions spilled over and officers moved in.
- The unrest followed Spain’s approval of a plan to grant legal status to around 500,000 migrants.
- Vox leader Santiago Abascal criticized the authorities, saying he would intervene if protesters were not removed.
- Thousands gathered at consulates across Spain in reaction to the amnesty plan.
- Images from Madrid, Bilbao, and Almeria showed long queues at immigration offices.
- Abascal blamed Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for unrest, alleging sabotage by opponents.
- Immigration dominated the Granada rally and the government’s amnesty plan.
- Immigration offices across Spain faced potential strikes in protest of the amnesty.
- The piece notes Spain's broader debate on migration amid European trends.
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