Civil Unrest

05
Jul 2021
21:39 UTC

Spain Tactical (UPDATE): Clashes between protesters, law enforcement reported at Calle de Alberto Aguilera in Madrid during late night hours (local time) on July 5; avoid nonessential travel

Please be advised

  • Clashes between protesters and law enforcement are reportedly ongoing at Calle de Alberto Aguilera in Madrid during late-night hours (local time) on July 5. 
  • Protesters in the mid-hundreds are reportedly demonstrating in relation to the death of 24-year-old Samuel Luiz on July 3.
  • According to videos circulating on social media, the protesters can be seen throwing objects at law enforcement officers. 
  • At the time of writing, there are no reports of injuries and detainment.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Madrid on July 5 during late-night hours (local time) are advised to avoid nonessential travel in the vicinity of Calle de Alberto Aguilera in Madrid due to the reported clashes. 

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Madrid, Spain
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Please be advised

  • Clashes between protesters and law enforcement are reportedly ongoing at Calle de Alberto Aguilera in Madrid during late-night hours (local time) on July 5. 
  • Protesters in the mid-hundreds are reportedly demonstrating in relation to the death of 24-year-old Samuel Luiz on July 3.
  • According to videos circulating on social media, the protesters can be seen throwing objects at law enforcement officers. 
  • At the time of writing, there are no reports of injuries and detainment.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Madrid on July 5 during late-night hours (local time) are advised to avoid nonessential travel in the vicinity of Calle de Alberto Aguilera in Madrid due to the reported clashes. 

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Madrid, Spain
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible