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Santa Fe Mayor Defends Chair Removal Amid Tradition Controversy

6/6/2025

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In Santa Fe, Spain, police sparked controversy by asking residents to clear chairs from the streets, using a photo of older women relishing the tradition of "tomando el fresco." Mayor Juan Cobo stepped in, clarifying that the aim is to curb disruptive behavior, not to undermine this beloved custom, while urging respect for community harmony.

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In Santa Fe, Spain, police sparked controversy by asking residents to clear chairs from the streets, using a photo of older women relishing the tradition of "tomando el fresco." Mayor Juan Cobo stepped in, clarifying that the aim is to curb disruptive behavior, not to undermine this beloved custom, while urging respect for community harmony.