Mallorca protesters considering class-action lawsuit against the police
Protesters in Mallorca plan a class‑action lawsuit against the National Police over alleged excessive force during a Sunday demonstration in Palma.Summary
On 29 July 2026, a protest in Palma ended in clashes after police restricted access to the Ses Voltes venue, leading to accusations of excessive force. The National Police are investigating alleged misconduct, while the Menys Turisme and Més Vida collective consider filing a class‑action lawsuit. Spokesperson Jaume Pujol claims at least twenty demonstrators were injured, citing video evidence that contradicts police accounts. Police officials say the charges were a response to organized, violent groups, and a government delegate denies that officers followed orders. The incident has sparked political pressure on Delegate Alfonso Rodríguez, with calls for his resignation, and raised questions about the choice of venue and the police’s pre‑event warnings.
(Source：Majorca Daily Bulletin)