The Mallorcan party registers a series of questions in Congress regarding the police actions on June 26, which resulted in injuries and one arrest.
The protest against tourist overcrowding on June 26 in Palma has reached the Congress of Deputies. Coalició per Mallorca, through the deputy of the Canary Coalition Cristina Valido, has registered a series of questions directed at the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, to clarify the details of the police operation that included the use of rubber projectiles in the urban area of the Balearic capital.
The official document presented in the Lower House questions several key aspects of the intervention by the Police Intervention Unit (UIP). Among other things, the initiative asks whether escape routes were left open for the protesters, who authorised the use of riot control materials, and whether there were coordination failures among the deployed agents.
The general coordinator of Coalició per Mallorca, Joan Serra, has emphasised the need for the Government to be held accountable. "It is essential to demand clarification of the exact role of the Government delegate, Alfonso Rodríguez, and whether the order to charge came from the police chain of command or had the approval of the Delegation," Serra stated.
"It is essential to demand that the Government be held accountable and clarify the exact role of the Government delegate"
The use of rubber projectiles in a civic mobilization in Mallorca is a practically unprecedented event, which has heightened political tension. The Government Delegation, led by the PSOE, has described the action as "excessive" after having called for restraint. In contrast, the PP and Vox have supported the firmness of the police and criticised the delegate, while insularist forces consider it unacceptable for Rodríguez to attempt to evade his responsibility.
One of the major uncertainties is whether the order to charge came autonomously from the police chain of command on the ground or if it was authorised by the Government Delegation. Critical parties warn that if the charges were executed outside of Rodríguez's political criteria, his role would be relegated to a testimonial one, without real authority over the security forces.
In addition to the initiative by Coalició per Mallorca, Sumar-Més and ERC have also submitted their own requests. Deputy Vicenç Vidal has formally requested the appearance of Marlaska and Rodríguez in committee, demanding the resignation of the latter following an operation that resulted in several injuries — including photojournalist Xavi Hurtado — and one arrest.
The political focus is now on the Interior: the parties demand clarification on whether proportionality protocols were violated and what disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the events of June 26. The ministry's response is expected in the coming weeks, while pressure on Marlaska and Rodríguez continues.
For the residents of Palma, the debate transcends the political: tourist overcrowding and the management of protests directly affect daily life in the city. The demand for transparency regarding the use of force in the urban centre seeks to ensure that future mobilizations occur without serious incidents.
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