Massive demonstration in Madrid to demand the resignation of Pedro Sánchez

The corruption scandals of Spanish socialism have been met with a massive citizen protest in the Spanish capital.

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A few days after the indictment of former socialist president José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, a person with considerable influence in Pedro Sánchez's government and who allegedly did business benefiting from his influence in the socialist executive, a multitude of citizens have taken to the streets of Madrid, called by Spanish Civil Society and other associations.

#Manifestación23M #23M #Madrid pic.twitter.com/tecCJmUNAq

— Israel Cabrera (@Absolutexe) May 23, 2026

The march began at 10:30 a.m. in Plaza de Colón, displaying numerous Spanish flags along its route and chanting slogans against Pedro Sánchez and his government (video: @Absolutexe).

Brutal la asistencia a la Marcha por la Dignidad pic.twitter.com/RIExywBcWm

— Luis del Pino (@ldpsincomplejos) May 23, 2026

The citizens' march continued along the streets of Génova, Sagasta, Carranza, Alberto Aguilera and Princesa, finally arriving at the Arco del Triunfo, located near the Moncloa Palace, the official residence of the Prime Minister (video: @ldpsincomplejos).

España: Masivas protestas en Madrid para exigir la renuncia del presidente Pedro Sánchez

Ver nota: https://t.co/m2rCHOGFVo#España #Madrid @sanchezcastejon pic.twitter.com/RYxvr50Pm7

— ITON GADOL es Israel y las comunidades judias (@Itongadol) May 23, 2026

This march was an expression of the weariness of a large part of Spanish society with socialist corruption, with increasingly frequent and serious scandals, and without any member of the government taking responsibility for it (video: @Itongadol).

This is how the march looked upon its arrival at the Arc de Triomphe, where its route concluded (photo: Efe). The Air Force Headquarters can be seen in the background. The march was peaceful throughout its official route. Some demonstrators, from very specific groups and ignoring the official route, decided to continue on their own towards the Moncloa Palace, resulting in incidents with the National Police cordon that was blocking access to the palace.

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Main photo: @_Marta_Castro.