The Basque Government condemns the riots in Vitoria: "These are very serious events that violate coexistence"
The mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Maider Etxebarria, the PP parliamentarian Ainhoa Domaica and the unions SiPe, Euspel and ESAN have also strongly condemned what happened in the Alavesa capital, with 19 people arrested and 19 Ertzainas injured in the riots.
The Deputy Security Officer Ricardo Ituarte has condemned this morning's riots in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in which 19 people have been arrested and20 Ertzainas have been slightly injured, as well as significant material damage.
The riots took place at noon in the Plaza de la Provincia, just after the start of the rally called by the Spanish Falange for "unity", which soon spread to several streets in the centre of the Alavesa capital, where containers have been burned.
Ituarte strongly condemns what happened: "These are very serious events that run counter to coexistence and have no place in our society. Unfortunately, the rally called by a group of fascists has received a response from the Basque fascists. Once again, they have directly attacked the Ertzainas who were monitoring the order and security of the citizens. We will not tolerate events that lead to past times. "
The Deputy Security Minister also stressed: "We would like to express our solidarity with the injured Ertzainas and with all those who have been affected in one way or another by the disturbances caused by these radicals."
The Mayor of Vitoria's rejection.
The Mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz Maider Etxebarriahas spread on the network the words of condemnation ere, which, through the X social network, has ensured that today's "is yet another proof of what radical speeches produce."
On the other hand, it has shown its support for all those who have been injured in the fighting and for those who have suffered damage.
The Deputy Security Officer, Ricardo Ituarte, has condemned the incidents that took place this morning in Vitoria-Gasteiz, with a total of 19 people arrestedand 20 Ertzainas slightly injured.
The PP has also condemned the riots.
Basque PP Member of Parliament Ainhoa Domaicadenounces the Basque Government "alone and helpless" to the Ertzainas who have acted in the operation.
Trade union reactions
SIPE calls for resignations, considering that "the Ertzaintza has experienced a new organizational disaster".
Euspel expresses its "absolute and unconditional support" for the 20 wounded Ertzainas and calls for the staffing increase to at least 9,000 Ertzainas.
Theunion ESAN has agreed that "today's riots show that the Ertzaintza does not have enough staff to deal with dangerous situations with guarantees."
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