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17 arrested as protests against right-wing activist turn violent in Bilbao | CNN

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October 27, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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17 people have been arrested in the Spanish city of Bilbao as protests over a planned event by right-wing activist Vito Quiles turned violent, according to local authorities.

17 arrested as protests against right-wing activist turn violent in Bilbao | CNN

17 people have been arrested in the Spanish city of Bilbao as protests over a planned event by right-wing activist Vito Quiles turned violent, according to local authorities.

17 people have been arrested in the Spanish city of Bilbao as protests over a planned event by right-wing activist Vito Quiles turned violent, according to local authorities.

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