Moron US Air Force Base, Moron, De La Frontera, SPAIN
In Madrid, activists protested against NATO and the presence of US military bases on Spanish soil, highlighting growing discontent with the Spanish government's military spending and its role in foreign conflicts.
Organized by the Madrid platform against NATO on military bases, the demonstration reflects rising anger over the Spanish government and growing calls to close foreign bases in the European country.
This protest is against NATO and US military bases on our soil. Today marks the anniversary of Spain's unfortunate entry into this militaristic organization.
The key struggle now is against military and war budgets.
EU oligarchies and corporations reliant on public funds aim to drain the working class to finance their wars.
Saying no to war budgets means rejecting their fabricated conflicts.
Angeles Maestro, Former Spanish MEP
The Spanish government's debate on increasing military spending adds to the tension with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, under NATO pressure to boost defense funding.
As calls to class US bases grow, protest organizers urge citizens to stand against war, imperialism and Spain's role in foreign conflicts.
Today we stand in solidarity with our demonstrators at this rally against war, foreign military bases and the reckless surge in war spending driven by NATO, the EU and our obedient government.
Ildefonso Gomez, Platform Against Impunity For Franco’s Crimes
Reports have linked US bases in Spain to arms shipments for Israel's military operations, raising concerns over Spain's complicity in war crimes.
Protesters argue that these bases drag Spain into foreign wars while serving Washington's interests.
Palestine is at the heart of the imperialist war machine as the West tightens its grip on the Middle East US bases on our soil fuel Israel's brutal regime, with our government in full complicity.
That's why we stand with Palestine’s right to resist oppression and genocide.
Eduardo Vecino, Political Leader, PCPE
Will Spain continue to be a silent enabler of global conflict, or will the people force a change in course until Madrid says no to NATO and foreign military bases?
Protesters argue that Spain's sovereignty is a stake as US bases and NATO commitments force the country into wars that aren’t theirs with growing pressure to increase military spending.
Demonstrators demand a foreign policy that puts Spain's interests first.