First it was Son Gotleu, then Arenal and now Son Oliva. Clashes in Son Gotleu were between gypsies and other communities on one side and young Algerians on the other. In Arenal, more the Llucmajor part than Palma, it was gypsies against Algerians. In Son Oliva it is gypsies against sub-Saharan Africans.
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Charles Dalrymple-ChumleyDon’t blame the police. The fault lies with lenient “progressive” judges and the justice system itself. Spain needs someone like Bukele to even have a chance at solving the problem.
Watched the video. Handbags at dawn. Not a punch thrown, just a couple of plastic bits of furniture. I've seen tougher people in a primary school playground.
Friday, I was in an eaterie on the immediate outskirts of Palma central when three men walked in. All muscle, fake Cartier shades and bags, full arm and leg tattoos, shaved heads, wife beater tops, attitude and swagger. This trio clearly didn't work in the local Post Office or a branch of Sabadell. One shouldn't jump to assumptions but it was pretty clear these three were in a different circle to the other diners and they stood out. They're not people you want to be around. If the police don't get an immediate and strong grip the criminal drug trade will move in big time as pickings with tourists are rich and perpetual.