Tens of Thousands March in Madrid Against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
Demonstrators organized by Spain's far-right VOX party called for the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Attendance estimates ranged from 40,000 to 80,000 people.
theolivepress.esTens of thousands of people marched through Madrid on May 23, 2026, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Organizers said 80,000 people took part in the protest. The Spanish government representative in Madrid put the number at about 40,000.
The rally was organized by Spain's far-right VOX party. " The demonstration followed a series of corruption scandals involving the government.
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