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The victims of the ultras at the Plaza de España bar: “We have come to fear for our lives”

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The victims of the ultras at the Plaza de España bar: “We have come to fear for our lives”

Last Saturday, shortly after the start of the ultra demonstration from the Plaza de España to Ferraz, the first fight broke out. Malinche’s Revenge Mexican Restaurant was a victim of what happened. As they approached the premises, the customers of the terrace began to take refuge inside, thinking that they would be safe from the riots. This is what the journalists attacked by the neo-Nazis thought. Reporters and photographers, in an attempt to flee the attackers (who were throwing objects and pepper spray), ran towards the establishment for shelter, without knowing that they were thus attracting the violent people to the scene. Then the march continued along Princess Street, where the far-right tide advanced amid chants of “Fucking red that doesn’t bounce!”, “Spain, Christian and not Muslim”, “Here are the nationalists” or “Terrorist journalists Nearly 2,000 demonstrators were visible in the neighborhood: attacks, burning of containers, throwing of bottles and objects affected the police, businesses and residents. of the neighborhood. It was around 8:30 p.m. when the violent people started throwing chairs, tables and glasses against the bar on Duque de Osuna Street. Inside there were six workers and more than 40 customers, including minors and one. seven-month-old baby “We were really afraid for our lives, I had never experienced anything like this,” admits Fernando, one of the workers at La Venganza de Malinche Related news The story as standard ultras. No From neo-Nazis to narcos: the journey of no return of Borja Villacís and Kevin Pastor Aitor Santos Moya ABC accesses the story as ultras of the victim and suspect of the brutal murder. This is the story of their 40 identifications at the hands of the National Police. The ultras who entered the premises broke the glass door, the floor of the establishment, the tables and chairs. The employees quickly lowered the exterior blind to prevent other objects from being thrown and hitting those present. Everything happened very quickly. “In just ten seconds everything happened,” says Fernando. Affected by the fear of the moment and by the pepper spray that flooded the restaurant, all the customers took refuge at the back of the bar: “We had to move the baby to the storage room and close the door because we could barely breathe. ” The quick response of the waiters and workers ensured that they did not suffer any harm or injuries. madrid_dia_0703Despite calls to Samur and the police, no one approached the enclave until later. Medical services did not arrive and it was the customers, with the help of store managers, who, with the utensils they had, treated those most affected by the pepper spray. The police arrived an hour later. “We were in contact with customers to see how they were doing,” emphasizes Fernando, still in shock.

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