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Riots Erupt in Torre Pacheco After Pensioner Assault

7/13/2025

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Tensions ran high in Torre Pacheco as anti-migrant riots erupted following an assault on a pensioner. Spanish authorities, including regional president Fernando López Miras, condemned the violence, urging calm and reminding the community that frustration cannot excuse such actions. The mayor echoed this sentiment, advocating for peace and unity among the town's residents.

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Tensions ran high in Torre Pacheco as anti-migrant riots erupted following an assault on a pensioner. Spanish authorities, including regional president Fernando López Miras, condemned the violence, urging calm and reminding the community that frustration cannot excuse such actions. The mayor echoed this sentiment, advocating for peace and unity among the town's residents.