--- title: "Police clash with protesters during Santiago Abascal's visit to A Coruña" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/police-clash-with-protesters-during-santiago-abascals-visit-to-a-coruna" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/police-clash-with-protesters-during-santiago-abascals-visit-to-a-coruna" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/police-clash-with-protesters-during-santiago-abascals-visit-to-a-coruna.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/police-clash-with-protesters-during-santiago-abascals-visit-to-a-coruna" category: "Politics" published: "2026-10-21T13:45:38.246Z" source_reported: "2026-10-21T11:53:00.000Z" updated: "2026-10-21T14:00:18.756Z" trust_score: 40 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 45 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-21T14:39:13.637Z" --- # Police clash with protesters during Santiago Abascal's visit to A Coruña *Violent confrontations occurred as anti-fascist groups demonstrated against the Vox leader's campaign event.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 40 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to a named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing and lacks specific figures. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. The report is clear and holds together, but lacks quotes from those affected or responsible. - Hype 45 of 100, lower is better. The headline promises more than the body delivers, with mild sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Police and protesters clashed violently in A Coruña during a campaign visit by Vox leader Santiago Abascal. - The protest was organised by anti-fascist and independentist left groups. - At least one person was arrested and three were injured during the confrontations, according to El Español. - Santiago Abascal stated that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is encouraging violence ahead of elections. Violent confrontations and police charges took place in A Coruña during a campaign visit by Santiago Abascal, the leader of Vox. The protest against his presence was organised by anti-fascist and independentist left groups. Hundreds of people gathered, many with faces covered, carrying communist and Galician flags. During the demonstrations, police forces intervened to control the protesters in María Pita square. El Español reported that at least one person was arrested and three were injured. Santiago Abascal stated that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is encouraging violence in the run-up to elections. He described the protest as "coercion and violence" and said that "no violence or gagging" could stop Vox. ## Disagreement on the number of injured La Vanguardia reported on violent confrontations and police charges but did not specify the number of injured or arrested individuals. El Español's digest stated that at least one person was arrested and three were injured. ## What the coverage left out No centre-rated outlet reported on this story. The left-rated report from La Vanguardia did not specify the number of arrests or injuries, details that were included in the right-rated digest from El Español. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 23% (3) - Centre: 31% (4) - Right: 46% (6) 15 of 28 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-21T14:39:13.637Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-21T15:00:26.643Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - La Vanguardia's report led with the "moments of extreme tension and violent confrontations" in A Coruña. It detailed the protest's organisation by "anti-fascist and independentist left collectives" and described the crowd, noting the presence of "communist flags" and Galician flags. The report included statements from Santiago Abascal, who repeated his accusations that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is "encouraging violence" and called him a "tyrant" and a "danger to Spain". It also quoted Artai Gabiás, secretary general of Galiza Nova, who stated that "Galicia is anti-fascist" and that Vox's "hate speech" is not welcome, describing it as a "deliberate strategy of the system to divide the Galician working classes." ### Centre - Cadena SER reported that over a thousand people protested against Santiago Abascal's visit to A Coruña. The outlet stated police prevented protesters from reaching the plaza where Abascal was scheduled to appear. Cadena SER also noted around 200 Vox supporters gathered separately. - The centre-rated outlets reported on the protest against Santiago Abascal's visit. Cadena SER's full report detailed the mobilisation by various youth, student, and social organisations. It also mentioned a student strike coinciding with the visit. - The digests from El Periódico and informacion.es stated that police charges occurred during the anti-fascist mobilisation. Informacion.es mentioned protesters shouted "fora antifascistas das nosas rúas" and that a police cordon was in place. ### Right - El Español's digest focused on the outcome of the protest, stating that the "mobilisation, supported by hundreds of people, ended with the throwing of objects and at least one person arrested and three injured." The headline also highlighted "Police Charges, One Detainee and at Least Three Persons Injured in A Coruña Following the Protest Against the Act of Santiago Abascal." **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 6 - unknown: 15 - veryHigh: 6 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Catalunyapress](https://catalunyapress.cat/article/politica-nacional/2026-10-21/6060613-abascal-topa-amb-protesta-multitudinria-galicia-vox-feixista-fora-dona-galiza) — Abascal Encounters a Massive Protest in Galicia: "Fascist Voice, Out of Galicia" - [El Pais](https://elpais.com/espana/galicia/2026-10-21/un-acto-de-abascal-en-a-coruna-acaba-con-cargas-policiales-y-jovenes-antifascistas-heridos.html) — Abascal's Act in A Coruña Ends with Police Charges and Young Anti-Fascists Injured - [Catalunyapress](https://catalunyapress.es/articulo/politica-nacional/2026-10-21/6060300-abascal-topa-protesta-multitudinaria-galicia-vox-fascista-fora-da-galiza) — Abascal Encounters a Mass Protest in Galicia: "Vox Fascista, Fora Da Galiza" - [Libertad Digital](https://libertaddigital.com/espana/2026-10-21/cargas-policiales-contra-los-cachorros-del-bng-que-lanzaron-adoquines-y-petardos-en-un-acto-de-vox-en-la-coruna-7479772) — Police Charges Against the BNG Puppies Who Threw Cobblestones and Firecrackers at a Vox Act in La Coruña - [infoLibre](https://infolibre.es/politica/policia-carga-protesta-multitudinaria-protestaba-acto-abascal-coruna_1_2238834.html) — Police Charge Protesters Protesting Abascal Act in A Coruña · Global Voices - [El Mundo](https://elmundo.es/espana/2026/10/21/6ad894f4e4d4d85a288b4578.html) — Police Riots and Charges in A Coruña Against Protesters Protesting an Act by Santiago Abascal - [20minutos](https://20minutos.es/galicia/coruna/lanzamiento-sillas-cargas-policiales-las-protestas-contra-un-acto-abascal-coruna_7051570_0.html) — Launching of Police Chairs and Charges in Protests Against an Abascal Act in A Coruña - [periodistadigital.com](https://periodistadigital.com/periodismo/20261021/extrema-izquierda-pacifica-antifascista-destroza-coruna-sabotear-mitin-abascal-noticia-689405258944) — The Extreme 'Peaceful' and 'Anti-Fascist' Left Destroys the Coruña by Trying to Sabotage an Abascal Rally - [Deia](https://deia.eus/fotos/2026/10/21/imagenes-disturbios-cargas-policiales-coruna-11671811.html) — In Images: Riots and Police Charges in A Coruña Against Protesters Protesting an Act of Abascal · Global Voices - [Noticias de Navarra](https://noticiasdenavarra.com/fotos/2026/10/21/imagenes-disturbios-cargas-policiales-coruna-11671810.html) — In Images: Riots and Police Charges in A Coruña Against Protesters Protesting an Act of Abascal · Global Voices - [noticiasdegipuzkoa.eus](https://noticiasdegipuzkoa.eus/fotos/2026/10/21/imagenes-disturbios-cargas-policiales-coruna-11671812.html) — In Images: Riots and Police Charges in A Coruña Against Protesters Protesting an Act of Abascal · Global Voices - [noticiasdealava.eus](https://noticiasdealava.eus/fotos/2026/10/21/imagenes-disturbios-cargas-policiales-coruna-11671809.html) — In Images: Riots and Police Charges in A Coruña Against Protesters Protesting an Act of Abascal · Global Voices - [OKDIARIO](https://okdiario.com/espana/ultraizquierda-siembra-caos-coruna-sillazos-pedradas-policia-boicotear-abascal-20599371) — The Ultra-Left Sows Chaos in La Coruña with Chairs and Stoned Police to Boycott Abascal - [EL ESPAÑOL](https://elespanol.com/quincemil/a-coruna/20261021/cargas-policiales-detenido-personas-heridas-coruna-protesta-acto-santiago-abascal/1003744429429_0.html) — Police Charges, One Detainee and at Least Three Persons Injured in A Coruña Following the Protest Against the Act of Santiago Abascal - [La Razón](https://larazon.es/espana/extrema-tension-coruna-acto-vox-cargas-policiales-manifestantes-lanzar-adoquines-petardos-agentes_202610216ad8a7050f54141772383b60.html) — Extreme Tension in A Coruña over Vox's Act: Police Charges to Protesters After Throwing Cobblestones and Firecrackers at Agents - [La Vanguardia](https://lavanguardia.com/politica/20261021/11664581/cargas-policiales-coruna-protesta-grupos-antifascistas-visita-abascal.html) — Police Charges in A Coruña After Anti-Fascist Groups Protest Against Abascal's Visit - [The Objective | Periodismo ethos](https://theobjective.com/espana/politica/2026-10-21/cargas-policiales-la-coruna-acto-abascal) — Police Charges in La Coruña Against Left-Wing Extremists in an Act by Abascal - [Galiciapress](https://galiciapress.es/articulo/politica-galicia/2026-10-21/6060235-grupos-antifascistas-boicotean-santiago-abascal-llegada-galicia-coruna-antifascista-nunca-falla) — Anti-Fascist Groups Boycott Santiago Abascal on His Arrival in Galicia: "A Coruña Antifascista Never Fails" - [El Progreso de Lugo](https://elprogreso.es/articulo/galicia/cargas-policiales-protesta-presencia-santiago-abascal-coruna/202610211333552007933.html) — Police Charges in Protest over the Presence of Santiago Abascal in A Coruña - [abc](https://abc.es/espana/galicia/cargas-policiales-acto-abascal-coruna-coaccion-violenta-20261021132324-nt.html) — Police Charges in the Act of Abascal in La Coruña: «Violent Coercion of the Accomplices and Associates of Sánchez» - [gaceta.es](https://gaceta.es/espana/santiago-abascal-denuncia-en-la-coruna-que-a-pedro-sanchez-y-a-su-mafia-solo-les-queda-la-violencia-y-la-coaccion-y-pide-una-movilizacion-masiva-en-las-urnas-el-29-n-20261021-1308) — Santiago Abascal Denounces in La Coruña that Pedro Sánchez and His Mafia "only Violence and Coercion Remain" - [El Periódico](https://elperiodico.com/es/politica/20261021/movilizacion-antifascista-maria-pita-visita-santiago-abascal-a-coruna-135579070) — Police Riots and Charges in an 'Anti-Fascist' Mobilization in A Coruña Against Santiago Abascal's Visit - [elcorreoweb.es](https://elcorreoweb.es/espana/2026/10/21/movilizacion-antifascista-maria-pita-visita-santiago-abascal-a-coruna-135579068.html) — 'Anti-Fascist' Mobilization in A Coruña Before the Visit of Santiago Abascal - [informacion.es](https://informacion.es/nacional/2026/10/21/movilizacion-antifascista-maria-pita-visita-santiago-abascal-a-coruna-135579050.html) — Police Riots and Charges in an 'Anti-Fascist' Mobilization in A Coruña Against Santiago Abascal's Visit - [lacronicabadajoz.com](https://lacronicabadajoz.com/nacional/2026/10/21/movilizacion-antifascista-maria-pita-visita-santiago-abascal-a-coruna-135579060.html) — Stones Thrown, Several Wounded and Police Charges in an 'Anti-Fascist' Mobilization in A Coruña Against the Visit of Santiago Abascal - [laprovincia.es](https://laprovincia.es/espana/2026/10/21/movilizacion-antifascista-maria-pita-visita-santiago-abascal-a-coruna-135579059.html) — 'Anti-Fascist' Mobilization in A Coruña Before the Visit of Santiago Abascal - [elcorreogallego.es](https://elcorreogallego.es/galicia/2026/10/21/movilizacion-antifascista-maria-pita-visita-135576824.html) — 'Anti-Fascist' Mobilization in María Pita Before the Visit of Santiago Abascal to A Coruña - [Cadena SER](https://cadenaser.com/galicia/2026/10/21/tension-en-maria-pita-por-la-visita-de-santiago-abascal-a-a-coruna-mas-de-mil-manifestantes-protestan-contra-vox-radio-coruna) — Tension in A Coruña for the Visit of Santiago Abascal: More than a Thousand Protesters Protest Against Vox ## Questions **What happened during Santiago Abascal's visit to A Coruña?** During Santiago Abascal's campaign visit to A Coruña, violent confrontations occurred between police and protesters. Anti-fascist and independentist left groups organised a demonstration against his presence, which led to police charges, arrests, and injuries. **Who organised the protest against Santiago Abascal?** The protest against Santiago Abascal's visit to A Coruña was organised by anti-fascist and independentist left groups. La Vanguardia reported that hundreds of young people gathered, many with their faces covered and carrying communist and Galician flags. **What did Santiago Abascal say about the protest?** Santiago Abascal described the protest as "coercion and violence" and stated that "no violence or gagging" could stop Vox. He also accused Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of encouraging violence ahead of the elections, calling him a "tyrant" and a "danger to Spain." --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/police-clash-with-protesters-during-santiago-abascals-visit-to-a-coruna. 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