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Seven police injured as 40,000 protest Sanchez resignation.

5/23/2026

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At least seven police officers were injured during clashes with protesters in Madrid on May 23.
Organisers said the march attracted about 80,000 participants, while officials estimated roughly 40,000.
Demonstrators demanded Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez resign after a series of corruption scandals.
Leaders from the opposition People’s Party and the far-right Vox party joined the march.
Police detained masked protesters near Moncloa Palace and arrested three individuals.

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At least seven police officers were injured during clashes with protesters in Madrid on May 23.
Organisers said the march attracted about 80,000 participants, while officials estimated roughly 40,000.
Demonstrators demanded Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez resign after a series of corruption scandals.
Leaders from the opposition People’s Party and the far-right Vox party joined the march.
Police detained masked protesters near Moncloa Palace and arrested three individuals.