The unrest in Torre Pacheco involved far-right groups clashing with immigrant residents following an unprovoked attack claim by a pensioner. A protest organized by the conservative city council escalated, leading to riots and 14 arrests, including a far-right group leader. Disinformation on social media has fueled a growing anti-migrant narrative, which acted as a catalyst for the violence. Public claims regarding immigrants and social benefits have been debunked by digital verification teams, highlighting the impact of false information on societal discourse and response to immigrants.
In Torre Pacheco, unrest erupted between far-right groups and immigrants after a pensioner's claim of an unprovoked attack led to a protest that the far-right escalated.
Disinformation circulating on social media has been linked to a rise in anti-migrant sentiment, prompting violence in Spain's southeastern town of Torre Pacheco.
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