Politics · Spain · 1 day ago
Madrid official seeks information on alleged extremist links at Sol camp
A protest camp has been set up in Puerta del Sol, a central square in Madrid.
Carlos Novillo, the Madrid regional official responsible for environment, agriculture and interior affairs, wrote to government delegate Francisco Martín seeking information about who is at the camp.
Novillo said he had received information suggesting that some people there may be linked to organisations with alleged ties to groups classified as terrorist by some countries and international organisations.
His letter does not establish that such people are at the camp.
Novillo said the regional government was concerned about possible risks to public safety, democratic institutions and public services.
Puerta del Sol is also home to the Madrid regional government’s headquarters and is used daily by officials, workers and members of the public.
Novillo said the camp should be cleared and called for special attention from state security forces.
Madrid regional official Carlos Novillo asked the central government’s representative for information about alleged links between people at a Puerta del Sol camp and organizations with suspected ties to groups designated as terrorist by some countries and international bodies.
Novillo said the regional government was concerned about possible risks to public safety, democratic institutions and public services.
He said the camp should be cleared and called for special attention from state security forces.
The camp is at Puerta del Sol, where the Madrid regional presidency is based.
The article reports allegations and a request for information, not verified links.
- Who
- Madrid regional official Carlos Novillo asked government delegate Francisco Martín for information.
- What
- Novillo asked whether people at the camp had links to organizations suspected of links to groups designated as terrorist by some countries and international bodies.
- When
- Saturday; the article was published on 10 October 2026.
- Where
- The camp at Puerta del Sol in Madrid.
- Why
- Novillo said the alleged presence could raise concerns about public safety, democratic institutions and the normal provision of public services.
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riesgo para la seguridad ciudadana, la protección de las instituciones democráticas o la normal prestación de los servicios públicos
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- Official
- Carlos Novillo
- Recipient
- Francisco Martín, government delegate
- Location
- Puerta del Sol, Madrid
- Published
- 10 October 2026
- Concern raised
- Public safety, democratic institutions and public services







